AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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STEP 6. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 15:
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading mode.
• Item 15: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor.
• When the engine is cool: Almost equal to the ambi-
ent temperature (atmospheric temperature)
NOTE: Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading
mode for item number 13, Intake Air Temperature
(IAT) Sensor and note the temperature measure-
ment. When the engine is cool, the temperature
should be almost equal to the ambient temperature
(atmospheric temperature), and the IAT sensor mea-
surement should be approximately the same as the
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor.
• When the engine is warm: 70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F)
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
− How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunction
P.00-7
.
NO : Replace the PCM.
AK303629AB
MB991911
MB991827
MB991824
16-PIN