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P0218-High Temperature Operation Activated

The document is a diagnostic report for a 2006 Dodge Dakota with a check engine light due to a transmission overheating code. The transmission oil temperature reached 240 degrees F, activating an overheat shift schedule. Possible causes include issues with the engine cooling system, a plugged transmission oil cooler, or frequent high temperature operation. Diagnostic steps include checking the engine cooling system, transmission oil cooler flow, and driving patterns to determine if an additional transmission oil cooler is needed. Repairs would involve addressing any cooling system or transmission oil cooler issues and verifying the transmission operation after repairs.

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P0218-High Temperature Operation Activated

The document is a diagnostic report for a 2006 Dodge Dakota with a check engine light due to a transmission overheating code. The transmission oil temperature reached 240 degrees F, activating an overheat shift schedule. Possible causes include issues with the engine cooling system, a plugged transmission oil cooler, or frequent high temperature operation. Diagnostic steps include checking the engine cooling system, transmission oil cooler flow, and driving patterns to determine if an additional transmission oil cooler is needed. Repairs would involve addressing any cooling system or transmission oil cooler issues and verifying the transmission operation after repairs.

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Carmax 6137

YMMS: 2006 Dodge Dakota Mar 5, 2020


Engine: 3.7L Eng License:
VIN: Odometer:

P0218-HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION ACTIVATED

Additional Wiring

For a complete wiring diagram refer to TRANSMISSION in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

Monitor Conditions

When Monitored:
Whenever the engine is running.

Set Conditions

Set Condition:
Immediately when a Overheat shift schedule is activated when the Transmission Oil Temperature
reaches 155° C or 240° F.

Possible Causes

Possible Causes

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM OPERATION

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PLUGGED

HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS ACTIVATED

Always perform the 42RLE Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer
to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42RLE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Theory Of Operation

If the transmission oil temperature rises above 115 C (240 F), the overheat shift schedule is activated
refer to Transmission Operation as a function of Transmission Oil Temperature and the code is set. The
DTC is an informational code only and is being set to aid the technician in determining root cause of a
customer driveability issue. The code is also intended to alert the technician to determine if a cooling
system malfunction has occurred or if an additional transmission air to oil cooler should be added to the
vehicle if the customer regularly drives in a manner that overheats the transmission. Extended operation
above 115 C (240 F) will reduce the durability of the transmission and should be avoided. Correcting the
cooling system malfunction or installing an additional transmission oil cooler will improve transmission
durability especially for customers who operate in city/construction stop and go traffic, tow trailers
regularly, drive aggressively in low gear or drive regularly in mountainous areas.

Diagnostic Test

1) CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM


Perform Engine Cooling System diagnostics per the Service Information.
Is the Engine Cooling System functioning properly?
Yes

Go To step 2).
No

Repair the cause of the engine overheating. Refer to the Service Information for the related
diagnostic or repair procedures.

Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to


TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42RLE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

2) TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER RESTRICTED


Check the Transmission Oil Cooler Flow in accordance with 42RLE - SERVICE INFORMATION .
Is the transmission oil cooler restricted or plugged?
Yes

Go To step 3).
No

Repair or replace the Transmission Oil Cooler as per 42RLE - SERVICE INFORMATION . Repair
the cause of the plugged Transmission Oil Cooler as necessary.

Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to


TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42RLE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

3) HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION


This DTC is an informational DTC designed to aid the Technician in diagnosing shift quality
complaints.
This DTC indicates that the transmission has been operating in the "Overheat" shift schedule which
may generate a customer complaint.
The customer driving patterns may indicate the need for an additional transmission oil cooler.
With the scan tool, check the DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was
set.
View repair options.
Repair

Repair the cause of transmission overheating per 42RLE - SERVICE INFORMATION .

Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to


TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42RLE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

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