Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Perform Engine Cooling System diagnostics per the Service Information.

Is the Engine Cooling System functioning properly?

Yes
1. Go To step 2).
No
1. Repair the cause of the engine overheating. Refer to the Service Information for the related diagnostic or repair procedures.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
2) TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER RESTRICTED
Check the Transmission Oil Cooler Flow in accordance with the Service Information.

Is the transmission oil cooler restricted or plugged?

Yes
1. Go To step 3).
No
1. Repair or replace the Transmission Oil Cooler per the Service Information. Repair the cause of the plugged Transmission Oil Cooler as necessary.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
3) HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION
This DTC is an informational DTC designed to aid the Technician in diagnosing shift quality complaints.

This DTC indicates that the transmission has been operating in the "Overheat" shift schedule which may generate a customer complaint.

The customer driving patterns may indicate the need for an additional transmission oil cooler.

With the scan tool, check the DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

View repair options.

Repair
1. Repair the cause of transmission overheating per the Service Information.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1