Description And Operation: Description

2013 Kia Forte Koup EX, Standard TransSECTION Description
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The output speed sensor is a vital unit that measures the rate of rotation of the transaxle's turbine shaft and output shaft, and delivers the readings to the TCM. The sensor provides critical input data that's used in feedback control, damper clutch control, gear setting control, line pressure control, clutch activation pressure control, and sensor fault analysis.

Fig 1: Output Speed Sensor
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