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DTC P0218: Transmission Fluid Temperature Over-Temperature Condition

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DTC P0218: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE OVER-TEMPERATURE CONDITION

Description:  Indicates a transmission overheat condition was sensed by the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor.
Possible Causes: 
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission cooling system concerns
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the transmission temperature PID TFT for an overheat condition.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the appropriate DTC.