DTC 141

DM. DTC 1-4-1
1-4-1 Short-circuit in fluid temperature sensor circuit

Principle of operation

The sensor supplies a signal which is used for many functions, such as temperature-controlled lock-up and activation at high-temperature programs. The sensor resistance varies with temperature, from 2000 Ohm at 0°C (32°F) to 75 Ohm at 100°C (212°F).

Fault description

A short-circuit is present in the circuit between the fluid temperature sensor and TCM, or the sensor is faulty. Disruption of the lock-up function may result.
Troubleshooting should indicate if the fault is in the wiring, sensor or TCM.





Circuit description

The circuit consists of the TCM, three connectors and the fluid temperature sensor on the transmission.





1
Checking fluid temperature

Check in test mode 5 that indicated fluid temperature is reasonable. Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes

If using the DLC manually, see response code conversion table in for test mode 5.





2
Measuring resistance of fluid temperature sensor and leads

- Switch off ignition.
- Connect break-out box to wiring.

Connect ohmmeter between # 6 (OT) and # 7 (OTG).

- If instrument reading is in accordance with tabulated values, sensor and leads are OK.
In this case, fault is due to intermittent fault. Return to Testing and Inspection. Diagnostic Procedures

- If instrument indicates other value, proceed to following step.





3
Measuring resistance of fluid temperature sensor

- Switch off ignition.
- Measure at connector ID on transmission (solenoid side).

Connect ohmmeter between terminal 3 (OT) and 4 (OTG).

- If instrument indicates value other than tabulated value, sensor is faulty. Replace sensor.
- If instrument indicates value as per table, sensor is OK.

Check leads for open-circuit and short-circuit to ground, also check for poor connections.

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