Pinpoint Test A : DTC P0218, P1783
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- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The TFT sensor is a temperature dependent resistor that is in contact with transmission fluid in the transmission sump area. The PCM monitors the voltage drop across the TFT sensor, which changes as transmission fluid temperature varies. If the PCM detects an over temperature condition, it will set a DTC, and may limit engine torque to prevent further overheating.
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition PCM P0218:00 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Over Temperature Condition: No Sub Type Information This DTC indicates the PCM detected a transmission fluid over temperature condition. This DTC will limit powertrain torque to prevent further overheating. PCM P1783:00 Transmission Overtemperature Condition: No Sub Type Information This DTC indicates the PCM detected a transmission fluid over temperature condition. Possible Sources
- TFT sensor circuit fault
- Transmission fluid heater coolant control valve
- Transmission overheating condition
- A1 CHECK FOR TFT (TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE) SENSOR CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the KOEO and KOER PCM self-tests.
Are any TFT sensor circuit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present?
Yes RESOLVE all TFT sensor circuit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) first. REFER to: DTC Chart and Pinpoint Tests - 3.0L EcoBoost . REFER to: DTC Chart and Pinpoint Tests - 3.3L Duratec-V6 . No GO to A2 - A2 CHECK FOR TRANSMISSION FLUID HEATER COOLANT CONTROL VALVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Retrieve all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from the KOEO and KOER PCM self-tests.
Are diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2681 and/or P2683 present?
Yes GO to Pinpoint Test B No To diagnose an overheating concern, GO to Pinpoint Test C