Kia Soul: Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Description - Automatic Transaxle Control System - Automatic Transaxle SystemKia Soul: Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Description

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Automatic Transaxle System / Automatic Transaxle Control System / Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Description

Transaxle oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic transaxle fluid's temperature and conveys the readings to TCM. It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor whose resistance has an inversely proportional relationship with the temperature level. Data produced by this sensor is used to identify damper clutch activation and deactivation zones within the low temperature and high temperature range and to compensate hydraulic pressure levels during gear changes.

    Transaxle Control Module (TCM). Installation
    1. Install in the reverse order of removal.    • ...

    Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Specifications
    ▷ Type: Negative Thermal Coefficient Type Temp.[(°C)°F] Resistance (kΩ) (-40)-40 48.1 (-20)-4.0 15.6 (0)32.0 ...

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