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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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I changed out my transmission fluid today and noticed that the descriptions of the fill and drain plugs don't really match the DIYs I've read. My main concern is that I didn't notice a temp sensor. My drain and fill plugs are identical cylinders with a square indent in the ends so they can be removed with a 3/8 ratchet. Isn't the temp sensor supposed to be integrated with fill plug? I wish I had taken pictures. Thanks guys!

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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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My 97 c5 does not have the temp sensor but when I bought a new trans out of a 2003 z06 it had the sensor. Not sure what models have and dont have the sensor but thats why your fill plug does not. Some one else know when or maybe it is just the z06's that have the temp sensor?
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Originally Posted by 4aces
My 97 c5 does not have the temp sensor but when I bought a new trans out of a 2003 z06 it had the sensor. Not sure what models have and dont have the sensor but thats why your fill plug does not. Some one else know when or maybe it is just the z06's that have the temp sensor?
Hmm thanks for your input. I forgot to mention that my car is a 99, so that might explain it. Anyone else have some input?
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Only the MN12 transmissions on the Z06 have the temp sensors.
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Oh yah and the automatics also have a temp sensor
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Originally Posted by FFR-Z06
Only the MN12 transmissions on the Z06 have the temp sensors.
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Oh yah and the automatics also have a temp sensor
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