What does it mean when it says transmission over temperature?
Propel levels and temperature of transmission oil, also called transmission fluid, are vital to your car’s transmission working properly. This indicator light is warning you that the transmission fluid’s temperature too high, which can lead to transmission failure.
What happens if the transmission on a Jeep Grand Cherokee overheats?
Overheating is the worst thing that can happen to your Jeep Grand Cherokee’s transmission. An overheating transmission will drastically shorten its service life. If you suspect that your transmission is overheating, doing something about it now can keep you from an expensive transmission repair later.
What does it mean when your transmission is overheating?
A normal “healthy” lubricated transmission operates at or below 175 degrees; anything higher than this breaks down your transmission fluid. Now, when the light comes on indicating that your transmission is overheating, it means that your vehicle is functioning at 250 degrees, which is considered “extremely high” temperature.
What to do if transmission over temp on Jeep Commander?
He unplugged and cleaned all of the connectors that plug into the tranny, and pinched some of them closer together so as to make a better connection, as he has seen that send faulty readings on trannys in the past, but not on this model.
What should the transmission temperature be in a car?
No matter what color the light is, you will want to get it looked at by a transmission specialist as soon as you can. The ideal temperature for your transmission should be about 200 degrees. Even if you are running as few as 20 degrees above that, your transmission will only last about half as long as it should.
Why is my Jeep transmission over temp coming on?
I had the same issue with the trans over temp and fan coming on, had a transmission shop check the temperature and it was spiking up and down all over the place; however, when they checked the trans dip stick it was ice cold. They told me it was possibly a faulty sensor within a solenoid pack inside the trans.
A normal “healthy” lubricated transmission operates at or below 175 degrees; anything higher than this breaks down your transmission fluid. Now, when the light comes on indicating that your transmission is overheating, it means that your vehicle is functioning at 250 degrees, which is considered “extremely high” temperature.
What does transmission over temp on 2006 Commander mean?
An other member found the PCM at fault. On 2005 and on JGC the TCM (transmission control module) is integral to the PCM. The temperature sensor signal goes to the PCM and this one will trigger the overtemp light. What it the PCM? Powertrain Control Module.
Why does the transmission temperature light come on?
I know this is a old post but I have a 2008 jeep Compass with the same issue of the transmission temperature light coming on. My question to you is did cleaning out your radiator with a garden hose completely fix the issue or did you have to have something else done to it.