Symptom Chart - Automatic Transmission

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SYMPTOM CHART - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transmission overheating	Excessive vehicle or towing loads, severe vehicle use.	REFER to the vehicle specification manual for load and GVW/GCW information. REFER to the Owner's Guide.
	Incorrect fluid level.	CHECK and, if necessary, ADJUST the fluid to the correct level. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
	Fluid condition.	CHECK fluid condition. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
	Incorrect fluid type.	REFER to SPECIFICATIONS .
	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly.	CARRY OUT the transmission fluid cooler flow test. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
	System leaks.	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT for leakage inspection procedures.
	Engine overheating.	REFER to ENGINE COOLING .
	Powertrain control system electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module (PCM), torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid.	CARRY OUT on-board diagnostics. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article or INTRODUCTION -- 6.0L DIESEL and AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
	Internal transmission concerns.	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
Fluid leak at transmission in-tank cooler	Transmission fluid cooler to fluid cooler fitting.	REFER to COMPONENT TEST .