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Fig. 22: Scan Tool Display - Oil Temperature 
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4. Does "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" follow the reference data? 

YES  



Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or TCM (PCM)'s connector or was 
repaired and TCM (PCM) memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, 
poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration or damage. Repair or replace as 
necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.  

NO  



Go to "TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION" procedure.  

TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminal condition. Faults can 

also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.  

2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, 

 

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deterioration, or damage.  

3. Has a problem been found? 

YES  



Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.  

NO  



Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure.  

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".  

2. Disconnect the "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" connector.  

3. Measure the voltage between terminal "1" of the "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" 

harness connector and chassis ground. 

Specification: Approx. 5 V 

Fig. 23: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal Harness Connector And Chassis Ground 
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4. Is voltage within specifications? 

YES  



Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure.  

NO  



Check for short to ground in harness. Repair as necessary and Go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.  

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

1. CHECK "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" 

 

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1. Ignition "OFF".  

2. Disconnect the "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" connector.  

3. Measure the resistance between terminals "1" and "2" of the "TRANSAXLE FLUID 

TEMPERATURE SENSOR". 

Specification: Refer to RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART 

Fig. 24: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals "Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor" 
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RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART 

4. Is resistance within specifications?  

YES  



Go to 2.  

NO  



Replace "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" as necessary and Go to 
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.  

2. CHECK PCM 

1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".  

2. Connect "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" connector.  

3. Install scan tool and select a SIMU-SCAN.  

4. Simulate voltage (0-->5V) to "TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR" signal circuit. 

TEMP. [°C (°F)]

Resistance (kohms)

TEMP. [°C (°F)]

Resistance (kohms)

-40 (-40)

139.5

80 (176)

1.08

-20 (-4)

47.7

100 (212)

0.63

0 (32)

18.6

120 (248)

0.38

20 (68)

8.1

140 (284)

0.25

40 (104)

3.8

160 (320)

0.16

60 (140)

1.98

 

 

 

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Fig. 25: Scan Tool Display - Oil Temperature 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

5. Is FLUID TEMP. SENSOR signal value changed according to simulation voltage?  

YES  



Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, 
deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.  

NO  



Substitute with a known-good PCM/TCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is 
corrected, replace PCM/TCM as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR" procedure.  

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected. 

1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode.  

2. Using a scan tool, Clear DTC.  

3. Operate the vehicle within DTC Enable conditions in General information.  

4. Are any DTCs present? 

YES  



Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.  

NO  

 

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