Transaxle Overheats
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2002 Infiniti G20, 2001 Nissan Sentra, and 2001 Infiniti G20. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Possible cause: incorrect fluid level or line pressure, engine idle RPM, TP sensor misadjusted, or damaged line pressure solenoid valve, valve body assembly, oil pump, reverse, high or forward clutch, torque converter, overrun clutch, low-reverse brake or brake band.