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Transaxle Overheats

SYMPTOM:
TRANSAXLE OVERHEATS

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- LOW FLUID LEVEL
- ENGINE IDLE SPEED TOO HIGH, CHECK IAC MOTOR
- ENGINE OVERHEAT
- HIGH FLUID LEVEL
- INSUFFICIENT CLUTCH PLATE CLEARANCE
- RESTRICTED FLUID FLOW
- TRANS NOT OPERATING IN FEMCC
- TRANS NOT SHIFTING INTO OD

Repair Instructions:
LOW FLUID LEVEL
Fill Transaxle to proper level.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
ENGINE IDLE SPEED TOO HIGH, CHECK IAC MOTOR
Refer to Symptoms List under DRIVEABLITY DTCs CHECKING IAC MOTOR
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
ENGINE OVERHEAT
Check Cooling System, and repair as necessary.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
HIGH FLUID LEVEL
Drain Fluid to proper level.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
INSUFFICIENT CLUTCH PLATE CLEARANCE
Recondition Transaxle.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
TRANSAXLE OVERHEATS - Continued
RESTRICTED FLUID FLOW
Check Filter and lines for clogs.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
TRANS NOT OPERATING IN FEMCC
Perform "NO EMCC ENGAGEMENT"
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
TRANS NOT SHIFTING INTO OD
Perform "NO UPSHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE"
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System