DTC P0218; AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PROTECTION CONTROl: Notes

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DETECTION CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC P0218:00	Automatic transaxle protection control
DETECTION CONDITION	Under the following conditions, the ATF temperature is 135 °C {275 °F} or more for 10 s: Engine is running. TFT sensor related DTC is not recorded.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	Inhibits learning control. Inhibits manual mode. Inhibits neutral idle control. Inhibits AAS. Limits engine torque.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Oil cooler malfunction ATF is more than specified value
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM	Not applicable