What is automatic transmission warning light?
The automatic transmission warning light means there’s an issue with the transmission, possibly the fluid temperature, fluid level, or pressure.
Is there a light for transmission fluid?
Watch for the Warning Lights Your transmission has a transmission temperature dashboard warning sign that will come on when your transmission fluid is hotter than it should be. If this light comes on, you should immediately stop your car and check your transmission fluid and coolant level.
What does the check transmission warning light mean?
Warning Light While some vehicles may have an actual check transmission warning light, other cars and trucks may inform you of impending transmission problems by using an existing warning light — such as the overdrive, service or traction control lights. A transmission warning light may serve a double duty.
Why does the transmission light go on and off?
The transmission light has been going on and off for abouit a year now. I finally had it checked at the dealer and they found no fault codes. They told me to start looking for a used transmission. The problem is intermitten. The transimission warning light goes on, the car will not go in reverse. No noise what so ever.
Why does MY BMW have a transmission warning light?
Same thing here (E36 325i 92). 6 weeks ago the dreadful yellow indicator came on. Restarted the car and all was fine until 4 days ago the same thing happened. Again; restarting the car did the trick (for the time being). 1. Still got 50K for my next ATF change…Does this rule out fluid issues? 2.
Is the transmission temperature warning light foolproof?
Even if you are running as few as 20 degrees above that, your transmission will only last about half as long as it should. That’s how much heat can affect your transmission. Your dashboard warning lights aren’t foolproof.