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Diagnostic Test

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

      Is the Engine Cooling System functioning properly?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER RESTRICTED 
    1. Check the Transmission Oil Cooler Flow in accordance with the Service Information.

      Is the transmission oil cooler restricted or plugged?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION 
    1. This DTC is an informational DTC designed to aid the Technician in diagnosing shift quality complaints.
    2. This DTC indicates that the transmission has been operating in the "Overheat" shift schedule which may generate a customer complaint.
    3. The customer driving patterns may indicate the need for an additional transmission oil cooler.
    4. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
    5. Check for any Service Information Tune-ups or Service Bulletins for any possible causes that may apply.

      If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

      Repair