Inspection and Verification
- Verify the customer's concern by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.
- If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
- Install new components if a fluid leak is found in any of the transaxle cooling components.
- If the concern(s) remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s). Go to «SYMPTOM CHART»(ref-233742-S41273525642006052600000) .
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Transaxle overheating | Clogged transaxle fluid coolers or lines. | INSPECT the transaxle cooler and fluid cooler tubes for damage or plugging. INSTALL a new transaxle cooler or cooler tubes as necessary. |
| System leaks. | INSPECT transmission fluid cooler and lines for leaks. SERVICE as required. | |
| Engine overheating. | REFER to ENGINE COOLING . | |
| Internal transmission concerns. | REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4F50N . | |
| Coolant in the transaxle | Leak in the in-tank fluid cooler inside the radiator. | INSTALL a new radiator. REFER to ENGINE COOLING . |
| Automatic transmission fluid in the coolant | Leak in the in-tank fluid cooler inside the radiator. | INSTALL a new radiator. REFER to ENGINE COOLING . |
| Fluid leak at the transmission in-tank cooler | Transmission fluid cooler-to-fluid cooler fitting. | REFER to the COMPONENT TEST . |
SYMPTOM CHART