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P0718

Overview

Code

P0718

Code Type

P

Code Class

P0

System

Transmission

Severity Level

High

Emissions Related

true

Drivability Impact

Major

Diagnostic Protocol

OBD2

Freeze Frame Useful

true

Code Definition

Diagnostic trouble code P0718 indicates a malfunction in the transmission fluid temperature sensor performance

Symptoms

Overheating Slipping transmission

Overview applies to this diagnostic code.

Affected Systems

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  • Code Definition

  • Symptoms

  • Affected Systems

  • Possible Causes

  • Diagnostic Steps

  • Drive Safety Notes​

More Resources

Transmission fluid temperature sensor

Possible Causes

Faulty fluid temperature sensor Poor sensor calibration

Diagnostic Steps

1 Inspect fluid temperature sensor2 Test sensor output

Drive Safety Notes

Transmission performance will be degraded without proper temperature monitoring

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