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Diagnostic Procedure

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P0218-HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION ACTIVATED DIAGNOSTIC TEST REFERENCE

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
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NOTE: Low fluid level can be the cause of many transmission problems. If the fluid level is low locate and repair the leak then check and adjust the fluid level per the Service Information.
NOTE: Always perform diagnostics with a fully charged battery to avoid false symptoms.
With the DRBIII®, read Engine DTC's. Check and repair all Engine DTC's prior to performing any transmission symptom diagnostics.With the DRBIII®, read Transmission DTC's. Record all DTC's and 1 Trip Failures.
NOTE: Diagnose 1 Trip Failures as a fully matured DTC.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.Repair as necessary.Perform the Shift Lever Position Test. If the test does not pass, refer to Symptom test for P0706 CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL .For Gear Ratio DTC's, check and record all CVI's.Most DTC's set on start up but some must be set by driving the vehicle such that all diagnostic monitors have run.
NOTE: Verify flash level of Powertrain Control Module. Some problems are corrected by software upgrades to the Transmission and Engine software.
NOTE: Check for applicable TSB's related to the problem.
Perform this procedure prior to Symptom diagnosis.ContinueGo To 2		 All
2 Perform Engine Cooling System diagnostics per COOLING .
Is the Engine Cooling System functioning properly?
Yes --> Go To 3
No --> Repair the cause of the engine overheating. Refer to COOLING for the related symptoms or repair procedures.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .		 All
3 Perform Transmission Cooler Flow Check per the Service Information.
Did the Transmission Cooler Flow Check test pass?
Yes --> Go To 4
No --> Repair or replace the plugged Transmission Oil Cooler per the Service Information. Repair the cause of the plugged Transmission Oil Cooler as necessary.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .		 All
4 This DTC is an informational DTC designed to aid the Technician in diagnosing shift quality complaints.
This DTC indicates that the transmission has been operating in the "Overheat" shift schedule which may generate a customer complaint.
The customer driving patterns may indicate the need for an additional transmission oil cooler.
With the DRBIII®, check the EATX EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
View repair options.
Repair
Repair the cause of transmission overheating per the Service Information.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .		 All
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