Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transmission Overheating	Damaged OTA fluid cooler	INSTALL new OTA fluid cooler. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
	Damaged, blocked, reversed, leaking, or restricted cooler lines and cooler tubes	INSPECT cooler lines and tubes. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION for transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning. REPAIR as required.
	Incorrect fluid level	CHECK and, if necessary, ADJUST the fluid to the correct level. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
	Fluid condition	CHECK fluid condition. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
	System leaks	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION for leakage inspection procedures.
	Engine overheating	REFER to ENGINE COOLING .
	Excessive vehicle or towing loads, severe vehicle use	REFER to the Owner Guide.
	Incorrect engine idle or driveability concerns	REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article.