What causes the Trans temp light to come on?
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. Place you vehicle on a level surface.
What happens when the at oil temp light is flashing?
Running the car engine when the at oil temp light is flashing can lead to transmission failure causing the vehicle more damage. And trust me you don’t want to experience a Transmission failure because, as they are extremely expensive to fix or repair.
What’s the code for the at temp light flashing?
In the past few weeks we’ve been having issues with the AT temp light coming on and flashing on longer freeway drives – 30-ish miles or more – with Slynki (MY98, Phase I 4EAT). Did the secret handshake hokey pokey and came up with code 23 (engine speed signal – no signal input above 10km/h).
How do you check the Trans temp on a car?
You can check this by letting the vehicle warm up to normal operating temperature, then open the hood and remove the transmission dipstick and wipe it clean with a paper towel or shop rag. Then reinsert it and remove it again, holding it horizontal look at the end of the dipstick.
Why is the overdrive light on on my car?
If the fluid has a burnt smell or it’s a dark brown color then you will need to change the transmission fluid and filter. The Overdrive light is on due to high transmission temp or because the Overdrive button has been pushed.
What causes transmission over temp message to go off?
If after replacing the temperature sensor/ transducer and the DTC resets, check the wiring harness for a rub through or chaffing that will cause a short to another circuit. Confucious says: Don’t eat the snow where the huskies go!
What to do if your transmission temperature warning light?
Just like you can check your oil, there is a separate dipstick under the hood that allows you to check the depth and consistency of your transmission fluid. It should be bright red in color. If it looks/smells burnt or the levels are low, you’ll want to get a standard transmission service as soon as possible.
Why does my transmission light not come on?
The light may come on in error or it may not come on when it should. If you notice funny smells (especially a sweet burning smell), it could be the sign of excessive heat in your transmission. It’s never a bad idea to check your transmission fluid level somewhat regularly.