Do 5R44’s have a trans temp sensor?

[sickwilly]

I’m just thinking about getting an OBD tool or scanner. I’d like to get one that reads trans temp but im not sure there’s a sensor. Ive read about the Torque app also, not sure how accurate it is. Thanks.

 

[RonD]

Yes, the 4R and 5R have trans temp sensors, called TFT(trans fluid temp) sensor

Make sure your OBD2 has Ford PIDs available, most do

A PID is a "number" the OBD2 reader sends to the computer to get data back from a specific sensor
Trans fluid temp would be a Ford specific PID, GM might use a different PID for that

 

[DILLARD000]

^^^Yes
4r\5r wiring harness that runs from the external connector on the side of the Tranny to the internal ValveBody solenoids
has a 2wire TempSensor within that harness; it's submerged\bathed in TrannyFluid at the bottom of the ValveBody.
Using an OBD2 scanner, such as an OBDLink#MX+ module or equal & it's AndroidPhon app,
add a display to the "DashBoard" & configure it by selecting "TransmissionFluidTemperature", DegF\DegC, & number of digits
from the PowertrainControlModule section. Handy for monitoring Tranny Temp & many other values as you drive.
For my 5r55e Tranny, behind a V6~4.0L~SOHC,
display response is relatively quick during up\down shifts on mountain 3%+ grades at highway speeds, typically 165f~185f.
The OBDLink app "DashBoard" allows configuring multiple pages each with multiple gage displays,
so seperate pages can be configured for different vehicles;
got a page for my 2001 ExST, another for my wifes 2008 Edge; swipe to the desired page.

 

[sickwilly]

RonD, thanks for the info. Just knowing that PID is what im looking for helps.

Dillard000, that might be about what im looking for. I don’t need anything fancy.

Question- Is Enhanced Parameters the same thing as PID capable? The nomenclature is killin me.

 

[DILLARD000]

Is Enhanced Parameters the same thing as PID capable?

"Enhanced Parameters" in OBD2 scanner specs may be indicating
that it reads both Basic\StandardSAE PID\Values & ProprietaryFord PID\Values such as those for the transmission.

 

[Dirtman]

Just get Forscan. Both the android app (Forscan lite) and the full windows version read ALL available PIDs. Some scanners read "extra" PID's but not "ALL". Forscan reads everything that exists on Ford/Mazda/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles.

You need a Bluetooth, Wifi, or USB OBD2 adapter which range from $15-$100 bucks but Forscan itself is free (I think the android app may cost $5.) But the adapter will also work with other apps like torque pro in case you want to scan things besides Ford.

No reason to bother with any other apps but Forscan when dealing with a Ford.

 

[DILLARD000]

Yep, agreed. The OBDLInk#MX+ Bluetooth & EX modules are recommended on the Forscan page for the Android & Windows apps respectively; they work well for me.

 

[Dirtman]

If you ever want to use the full features of Forscan (windows version) I recommend the OBDLink EX ($49.99). It is a USB adapter. It's more cumbersome since it's a wired connection but it's faster and more stable for doing things like key programming or other service functions. The last thing you want when performing a major service function is to have the Wifi or Bluetooth signal drop out in the middle of the process.

If you just want to read info and don't like cables then I recommend the OBDlink MX+ ($99.99) which is wifi. You can perform service functions just fine with the MX+ but I just feel safer with a wired connection for that.

Like @DILLARD000 said, these are the two models specifically recommended by Forscan. There are cheaper options that also work however. I used a cheap generic ELM327 adapter off Amazon that cost about $30 for quite a while before I upgraded to the OBDLink models. You have to make sure it's compatible with Forscan though, some of the wireless adapters only work with certain apps and some are just worthless Chinese junk. Make sure it mentions ELM327 and forscan capable. It's just easier to go with OBDLink products though since there's no guessing if they will work...

 

[sickwilly]

@DILLARD000 & Dirtman. Yeah ive been checking out forscan and pretty much decided on that. I’m only using it for my truck. Ive pretty much decided on the OBDLink EX. I see they make cheaper adapters, some work some don’t. I’m not gonna squabble over $49, plus the warranty is 3 years i think (if that’s actually worth anything these days). Having bluetooth would be cooler cuz you could just leave it in all the time if you wanted and it would obviously be less cumbersome, but it seems more cool than useful and i’m cheap. Plus I have a laptop that i rarely use anyway.
I appreciate the responses fellers. Had to read for a couple of days to figure out what my best options were and yall probably shaved off a couple of days pointing me in the right direction.