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Symptom Chart - Transmission Cooling

Condition Possible Sources Action
Transmission overheating Incorrect transmission fluid level CHECK and if necessary, ADJUST the transmission fluid to the correct level. REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission - 6R80 .
Transmission fluid condition CHECK transmission fluid condition. REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission - 6R80 .
Incorrect transmission fluid type REFER to Specifications.
Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly CARRY OUT the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning. REFER to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning .
System leaks REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission - 6R80 .
Excessive vehicle or towing loads, severe vehicle use REFER to the vehicle specification manual for load and GVW information. REFER to the Owner's Literature.
Engine overheating REFER to Engine Cooling .
Powertrain control system electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid CARRY OUT On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test. REFER to the ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID) and Automatic Transaxle Transmission - 6R80 .
Internal transmission concerns REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission - 6R80 .
Transmission fluid leak at the transmission in-tank cooler Transmission fluid cooler INSTALL a new radiator. REFER to Engine Cooling .
Loose or leaking transmission fluid cooler tubes REPAIR transmission fluid cooler tubes.