Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor
The TFT sensor connects to the TCM through wiring inside the lead frame module assembly.
The TFT sensor is a temperature dependent resistor that is in contact with transmission fluid in the transmission sump area.
The TCM monitors the voltage across the TFT sensor, which changes as TFT varies.
The TCM uses the TFT sensor signal as an input for its strategy for shifting and TCC operation. The TCM also uses the TFT sensor signal for transmission fault detection and diagnostics.
Refer to Figure at the beginning of this procedure for the location of the TFT sensor.