Symptom Chart - Automatic Transmission Cooling

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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 information. REFER to the Owner's Literature.
	Incorrect transmission fluid level	CHECK and, if necessary, ADJUST the transmission fluid to the correct level. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	Transmission fluid condition	CHECK transmission fluid condition. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	Incorrect transmission 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 article.
	System leaks	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article for leakage inspection procedures or the Component Test .
	Engine overheating	REFER to ENGINE COOLING article.
	Powertrain control system electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid	CARRY OUT on-board diagnostics. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES article or INTRODUCTION - 6.4L DIESEL ENGINES article and AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
	Internal transmission concerns	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
Transmission fluid leak at transmission in-tank cooler	Transmission fluid cooler-to-transmission fluid cooler fitting	REFER to Component Test .