No. 23 Transaxle Overheats: Notes

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DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

23	TRANSAXLE OVERHEATS
DESCRIPTION	Burnt smell emitted from transaxle. Smoke emitted from transaxle.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	The malfunction is restricted to the hindrance of coolant at the oil cooler. In addition, overheating of the transaxle may be caused by a malfunction of the TFT sensor. Line pressure low ATF level low Incorrect throttle position signal Oil cooler malfunction (Foreign material mixed in with ATF) TFT sensor malfunction Excessive amount of ATF NOTE: Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted. (See BASIC INSPECTION .)

TRANSAXLE OVERHEATS

DESCRIPTION

Burnt smell emitted from transaxle.
Smoke emitted from transaxle.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The malfunction is restricted to the hindrance of coolant at the oil cooler. In addition, overheating of the transaxle may be caused by a malfunction of the TFT sensor.
- Line pressure low
  - ATF level low
  - Incorrect throttle position signal
- Oil cooler malfunction (Foreign material mixed in with ATF)
- TFT sensor malfunction
- Excessive amount of ATF
NOTE:
- Before following the troubleshooting steps, make sure that the Automatic Transaxle On-Board Diagnostic and Automatic Transaxle Basic Inspection are conducted. (See BASIC INSPECTION .)