Gauge For Transmission Oil Data
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A counter for transmission oil quality is built into the software for the transmission control module (TCM). The counter counts up the amount of time the oil is above a certain temperature. When the counter has reached the maximum value, the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for an oil change is stored in the control module. When replacing transmission fluid, the counter must be reset to prevent a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) being stored incorrectly. This applies when the transmission fluid is changed and when the fluid is changed during a repair.
The reset function is activated via the VIDA (Volvo scan tool) socket.