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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 08:16 PM
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Computer temp sensor for E4OD?

I have a gauge that displays what the computer sees and am curious where the computer's trans temp sensor is?

Will it read more accurate or hot than at the test port where more aftermarket gauge's sensors are installed?

Many thanks for the insight...
 
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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The sensor is on the solenoid body inside the pan. In my opinion it's the most accurate spot to read the temperature.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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Ok thanks! Is the factory sensor any more or less accurate than the typical aftermarket?

I saw what I thought were some rather high temps (200 to 210) for much longer than I wanted.

(This also renewed my interest in a simple indicator that the TC is locked, or more accurately, signaled to lock, as the trans temp was much easier to control when locked.)
 
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 01:21 PM
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I suspect it's more accurate, but I've never calibrated either one, so that's just a guess.

200 to 210 is absolutely normal temps for a transmission.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 07:36 AM
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Whew...thanks for the normal temp range confirmation.

I have the SD trans cooler lines and bypass in hand, sourcing a 6.0 trans cooler and then will install all.
 
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