OBD Guide

P0941

Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • Reduced transmission efficiency

Causes

  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Hydraulic oil temperature sensor malfunction
  • Short circuit or open circuit
  • Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Clean and check the contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
  4. Replace hydraulic oil temperature sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the transmission control unit

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