DTC P0218:00 [FW6A-EL]

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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.

―  Battery voltage is 8 V or more.

―  TFT sensor related DTC is not recorded.

Diagnostic support note

•  The check engine light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.

•  The automatic transaxle warning light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.

•  PENDING CODE is available.

•  FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.

•  The DTC is stored in the TCM memory.

FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

•  Inhibits learning control.

•  Inhibits manual mode.

•  Inhibits neutral idle control.

•  Inhibits i-stop control.

•  Inhibits AAS.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

•  Oil cooler malfunction

•  ATF is more than specified value

SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

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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. ― Battery voltage is 8 V or more. ― TFT sensor related DTC is not recorded. Diagnostic support note • The check engine light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle. • The automatic transaxle warning light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle. • PENDING CODE is available. • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available. • The DTC is stored in the TCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	• Inhibits learning control. • Inhibits manual mode. • Inhibits neutral idle control. • Inhibits i-stop control. • Inhibits AAS.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Oil cooler malfunction • ATF is more than specified value
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM	—

Diagnostic procedure

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA/SNAPSHOT DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED • Has the freeze frame data/snapshot data been recorded on the repair order?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record the freeze frame data/snapshot data on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related Service Information availability. • Is any related Service Information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT ATF LEVEL • Inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [FW6A-EL].) • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Adjust the ATF level to the specification, then go to Step 5. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT [FW6A-EL].)
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	INSPECT OIL COOLER • Visually inspect the oil cooler. • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the oil cooler, then go to the next step. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6A-EL].)
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED • Clear the DTC using the M-MDS. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION [FW6A-EL].) • Perform the following procedure to ensure that the DTC has been resolved: 1. Start the engine and wait for 10 s or more. • Perform the DTC inspection using the M-MDS. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION [FW6A-EL].) • Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC TABLE [FW6A-EL].)
5		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.