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Transaxle Overheats: Notes

TRANSAXLE OVERHEATS (FW6A-EL) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM Transaxle overheats
DESCRIPTION
  • Burnt smell emitted from the transaxle.
  • Smoke is emitted from the transaxle.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
  1. Signal malfunction
    • APP sensor malfunction
    • Brake switch malfunction
    • CKP sensor malfunction
      • ECT sensor No. 1 malfunction
  2. ATF malfunction
  3. Oil cooler malfunction
  4. Control valve body malfunction