Hello p.ostrich,
The topic is now over a year old, but for the sake of completeness, I'll add some more information to it.
The CARB specifies several 'modes' for standardized diagnostics, and within these modes, Parameter IDs (PIDs) are defined. To request current measurement values, you would request Mode 1, and then specify the desired measurement value using the PID.
However, each individual control unit supports different PIDs, and only a few from the list. It's also understandable that the transmission doesn't know anything about the exhaust temperature.
Good luck!
Sven.