Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DTC ACTIVE IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
1. This is an informational DTC that indicates that the transmission has been operating in the "Overheat" shift schedule.
2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the Transmission Control Module.
  Are any DTCs set in the Transmission Control Module?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to the Service Information for the related diagnostic or repair procedures.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 2
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
1. With the scan tool, review the Freeze Frame information to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
2. Attempt to drive the vehicle under the conditions in which the DTC was set.
3. Transmission overheating may indicate the need for an additional transmission oil cooler.
4. Check the transmission oil cooler flow in accordance with the Service Information.
5. Check for any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary. If the transmission oil cooler is plugged, repair the cause of the plugged oil cooler
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
ENGINE OVERHEATING
1. Check the engine cooling system operation in accordance with the Service Information.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Refer to the *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure