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DTC P0218: 00 Automatic Transaxle Protection Control: Notes

DTC P0218:00 DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES (FW6A-EL)

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.

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.
  • DTC is stored in the TCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION 
  • Inhibits learning control.
  • Inhibits manual mode.
  • Inhibits neutral idle control.
  • Inhibits AAS.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Oil cooler malfunction
  • ATF is more than specified value
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM  Not applicable