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Possible Causes

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Possible Causes 
DTC ACTIVE IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
ENGINE OVERHEATING
HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS ACTIVATED

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. See  DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure