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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Review the Failure Records when the DTC set. Verify the engine coolant temperature was less than 125°C (257°F).
  2. Inspect the transmission cooling system for restrictions or damage.
  3. Perform the Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check to verify correct fluid level and condition.
  4. Perform the Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test , to verify correct transmission oil cooler flow.
  5. Perform the Line Pressure Check , to verify correct transmission line pressure.
  6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.