Symptom Chart - Transmission Cooling

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SYMPTOM CHART - TRANSMISSION COOLING

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.
	Transmission fluid condition	CHECK transmission fluid condition.
	Incorrect transmission fluid type	REFER to Specifications .
	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly	CARRY OUT the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R80 .
	System leaks	INSPECT for leakage.
	Engine overheating	REFER to ENGINE COOLING .
	Powertrain control system electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid	CARRY OUT On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
	Internal transmission concerns	REPAIR as necessary.
Transmission fluid flow test failed	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly System leaks	INSTALL a new transmission fluid cooler or transmission fluid cooler tubes. CARRY OUT the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R80 .
Transmission fluid leak at radiator in-tank cooler	Transmission fluid cooler tubes-to-transmission fluid cooler fitting	REFER to the Component Test .