Diagnostic Routine 257/357 - Other Concerns: Transaxle Overheating

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OTHER CONCERNS: TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING

Possible Component	Reference/Action
257 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
357 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Fluid
Incorrect level	Adjust fluid to correct level.
Condition	Inspect fluid.
Cooler Lines
Damaged, blocked, reversed, leaking	Inspect and repair as required.
Auxiliary Cooler
Damaged, blocked, restricted or incorrectly installed	Inspect and repair as required.
Vehicle Concerns Causing Engine Overheating
	Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Main Control Valve Body
Bypass Clutch Control Valve and Plunger, Converter Regulator Valve Cooler Bypass Valve/Spring - stuck, damaged	Inspect and repair as required.
Torque Converter Not Applying
Seized Converter One-Way Clutch	See ROUTINE 240/340 . Inspect. Repair as required.
Excessive Towing Loads
	Check gross vehicle weight (GVW).
Idle or Driveability Concern
	Refer to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE .
Incorrect Clutch or Band Application or Oil Pressure Control System
	Carry out line pressure tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES and carry out shift point road test. Refer to SHIFT POINT ROAD TEST . Repair as required. See BAND AND CLUTCH APPLICATION CHART A and the LINE PRESSURE CHART . Repair as required.