2007 Honda Element SC, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

ATF Temperature Sensor Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
    Fig 1: Drain Plug And Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) With Torque Specifications
    G06266905Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
  3. Place a transmission jack under the transmission, and lift it up to create clearance between the transmission and front subframe.
  4. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector.
  5. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (A), the gasket (B), and the dowel pins (C).
    Fig 2: Shift Solenoid Valve Cover, Gasket And Dowel Pins With Torque Specifications
    G06266906Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the shift solenoid harness connector.
    Fig 3: Shift Solenoid Harness Connector With Torque Specifications
    G06266907Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Measure the ATF temperature sensor resistance between shift solenoid harness connector terminals No. 6 and No. 7.

    Standard: 50 Ω-25 kΩ 

  8. If the resistance is out of standard, replace the ATF temperature sensor and shift solenoid harness; go to step 9. The ATF temperature sensor is not available separately from the shift solenoid harness.

    If the measurement is within the standard, install the removed parts; go to step Β 12.

  9. Disconnect the connectors from the shift solenoid valves.
  10. Connect the shift solenoid valve D connector (YEL wire) (A) with the ATF temperature sensor (B) on the shift solenoid harness.
    Fig 4: Shift Solenoid Valve D Connector And ATF Temperature Sensor With Torque Specifications
    G06266908Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Connect the shift solenoid valve A connector (BLU wire) (C), shift solenoid valve B connector (ORN wire) (D), shift solenoid valve C connector (GRN wire) (E), and shift solenoid valve E connector (RED wire) (F).
  12. Install the new O-ring (G) on the shift solenoid harness connector (H), and install the connector in the transmission housing.
  13. Install the shift solenoid valve cover, the dowel pins and a new gasket.
  14. Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then connect the connector securely.
  15. Remove the transmission jack.
  16. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 5 on ATF REPLACEMENTΒ ).
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