Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

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.
	Incorrect fluid level	CHECK and, if necessary, ADJUST the fluid to the correct level.
	Fluid condition	CHECK fluid condition.
	Incorrect fluid type	REFER to Specifications in this article.
	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly	CARRY OUT the transmission fluid cooler flow test.
	System leaks	INSPECT for leakage inspection procedures.
	Engine overheating	REFER to ENGINE COOLING article.
	Powertrain control system electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module (PCM), torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid	CARRY OUT on-board diagnostics. REFER to the Content Not Found article.
	Internal transmission concerns	REPAIR as necessary.
Inadequate transmission fluid flow	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly System leaks	INSPECT cooler lines for damage. BACKFLUSH fluid cooler tubes. REFER to Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning in this article.
Transmission fluid flow test failed	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly System leaks	INSTALL a new cooler or cooler tubes. BACKFLUSH cooling system. REFER to Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning in this article.
Fluid leak at transmission in-tank cooler	Transmission fluid cooler-to-fluid cooler fitting	REFER to the component test in this article.