Symptom Chart - Automatic Transmission

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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 article.
	Fluid condition	CHECK fluid condition. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	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. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	System leaks	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article 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 INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES article and AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	Internal transmission concerns	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
Fluid leak at transmission in-tank cooler	Transmission fluid cooler to fluid cooler fitting	REFER to component test in this article.