What does a transmission warning light mean?
The transmission warning light (or message) indicates there’s a problem with your car’s automatic transmission or associated components. Some vehicles only turn on the transmission warning light when the transmission is perceived to be overheating.
What does the automatic transmission / automatic gearbox light do?
If the computer detects any abnormal readings from the sensors, a code will be stored and the automatic transmission indicator light will turn on to alert the driver of possible issues. Malfunctioning sensors will also give false readings causing the light to come on so always have the sensors tested again.
What are the different modes of automatic transmission?
Automatic transmissions are complicated beasts… Fault Mode, Failsafe, Limp Mode, Get-Home Mode, Etc. Fault mode is the most obvious place to start, especially in newer cars as they are far more sensitive to transmission faults than older ones, and so are more likely to go into fault mode if there’s something amiss.
What should I do if my automatic transmission light stays on?
Limp mode will limit the vehicle’s top speed to reduce the strain on the transmission. If your automatic transmission light stays on, our certified technicians are always available to assist you in identifying any issues. The most popular service booked by readers of this article is Warning Light is on Inspection.
What happens when your automatic transmission goes into limp mode?
Some vehicles may go into what’s called a “limp home” mode. Limp mode will limit the vehicle’s top speed to reduce the strain on the transmission. If your automatic transmission light stays on, our certified technicians are always available to assist you in identifying any issues.
The automatic transmission warning light means there’s an issue with the transmission, possibly the fluid temperature, fluid level, or pressure.
What does the transmission temperature warning light mean?
Transmission Temperature light only comes on when the transmission has reached the operating limits and tells the temp sender to send a warning. The OD light is the Over Drive light. There may be several reasons causing the Trans. Temp light to come on. The first would be if the transmission is low on transmission fluid.
What does the check transmission light mean?
The “Check Transmission” light indicates that a fault code is present in the transmission computer. To correct this, the fault codes need to be read in order to determine the issue. Fault corrections could be as simple as a solenoid replacement or fluid top off, to a valve body replacement or complete transmission overhaul.
Do not shift light on transmission?
In the event of a transmission malfunction, the “DO NOT SHIFT” light may illuminate. This will be accompanied by 8 seconds of short beeps from the shift selector and indicates that shifts are being restricted. The “Select” display will not be lit, and transmission operation, may be restricted. If the failure allows limited operation, you