This means that as the temperature increases, the resistance decreases, and as the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. The seal is a light-colored rain that fits on the end of the filter. The sensor is now installed. Stuck in D or 2. Did you find and correct the condition? Wipe out the pan with a shop rag. There are sensors all over that transmission. The input sensor is harder to find.
Refer to in Wiring Systems. I made an appointment to bring it in and have the transmission serviced and have the temp sensor replaced. Sometimes it gets stuck in the transmission. Did you find an open condition? A truck that won't shift into reverse isn't going to be of much use to anyone. One lower pan, and one pan on the side right above the first pan.
It's normal for this light to come on if overdrive has been turned off. It has helped millions of people, and I am certain that it will help you, because I wrote it for people in your exact situation. In the end it was just like you guys said. The sensor has a negative-temperature coefficient. This article applies to the F-150 2004-2014 and F-250.
Some cars have a drian plug and others do not. Use a torque wrench and socket to torque the bolts to 11 foot-pounds, working in a crisscross pattern. Replacing the speed sensor requires just a few tools. Refer to in Wiring Systems. This also means the truck has trouble codes stored that may or may not be transmission-related. Secure the sensor by twisting it clockwise with the wrench until the sensor cannot be twisted any more. I had enough Ford Advantage Points built up from having my oil cooler replaced it didn't cost me anything out of pocket.
Thanks for all the great info from all the posters! Featured Video: Why is the Transmission Fault Light On? The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table. Thanks again Clint I'm at 105K miles so no powertrain warranty left. Look at the new filter to see what the seal looks like. I went ahead and cleared it since the tranny temp sensor seemed to be working today. Be careful not to burn yourself with hot transmission fluid. The transmission speed sensor sends the current rate of speed to your speedometer to show you just how fast you are traveling.
Remove the drain plug with a ratchet and Allen bit. The parts count and service desk usually have the little booklets sitting there. Whichever Ford model you own, the transmission is equipped with a speed sensor. Follow the header pipe comming off the engine. If it does, insert the filter back into the transmission. Does the resistance measure within the specified range? The transmission speed sensor is used to monitor and control your speed. It means that your F-150 or Super Duty's computer has discovered a malfunction in the transmission.
Twist the filter back and forth while pulling the filter from the transmission. Slide under the vehicle and locate the speed sensor. . Start the engine and move the gear selector into each gear. P0960, P0961, P0962, P0963 Line Pressure Control Solenoid The line pressure control solenoid is shorting out. Anyway, is the Tranny Temp Sensor located under the pan like on the 6. The lower pan takes a hex key … and is located to the left of the pan when looking at the car from the front, the upper is a brass bolt.
P0978, P0979, P09780 Shift Solenoid C Shift Solenoid C is either shorting out, or an open circuit. When trying to find information on a trouble code both Google and forum websites can be your best friend. Refer to in Wiring Systems. P0975, P0976, P0977 Shift Solenoid B Shift Solenoid B is either shorting out, or an open circuit. Head's up: You don't want your face near the soon to be opened up hole in things- you'll end up with transmission fluid in your face. Did you complete the replacement? Remove the bolts from the transmission pan with a ratchet and socket.