Circuit Description

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The TFT sensor is a positive temperature coefficient thermistor (temperature sensitive resistor) that provides information to the TCM regarding transaxle fluid temperature. The temperature sensor is located in valve body. Calculated temperature is a factor used to determine the shift time and shift delay time.

The internal electrical resistance of the sensor varies in relation to the operating temperature of the transaxle fluid.

The TCM sends a 5 volt-reference signal to the temperature sensor and measures the voltage rise in the electrical circuit. A higher fluid temperature creates a higher resistance in the temperature sensor, thereby measuring a higher voltage signal.

The TCM measures this voltage as another input to help control line pressure, shift schedules and TCC apply. When transaxle fluid temperature reaches 120 °C (248 °F) the TCM enters "hot mode." Above this temperature the TCM modifies transaxle shift schedules and TCC apply in an attempt to reduce fluid temperature by reducing transaxle heat generation.