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DTC P0218:00 [TCM (ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL) (E)]

DTC P0218:00 [TCM (ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL) (E)]

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Outline

System malfunction location

Automatic transaxle protection control
Detection condition
•  Under the following conditions, the ATF temperature is 135 °C {275 °F} or more for 10 s:
―  Engine is running.
―  TFT sensor related DTC is not recorded.
Fail-safe
•  Inhibits learning control.
•  Inhibits manual mode.
•  Inhibits neutral idle control.
•  Inhibits i-stop control.
•  Inhibits AAS.
•  Limits engine torque.
Possible cause
•  Oil cooler malfunction
•  ATF is more than specified value
System wiring diagram
•  Not applicable
Connector diagram
•  Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Results

Action
1
RECORD VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTC WAS DETECTED TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION
•  Record the freeze frame data/snapshot data.
Note
•  Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture of the PC function.
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Go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION OR SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Bulletins, on-line repair information, or Service Information availability.
•  Is any related information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT ATF LEVEL
•  Inspect the ATF level.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Adjust the ATF level to the specification, then go to repair completion verification.
(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT [ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL (E)].)
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT OIL COOLER
•  Visually inspect the oil cooler.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
(See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].)
(See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL (SKYACTIV-D 1.8)].)
(See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL (SKYACTIV-X 2.0)].)
No
Go to the next step.
Repair completion verification
VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
•  Clear the DTC using the M-MDS.
•  Perform the following procedure to ensure that the DTC has been resolved:
1.  Start the engine and wait for 10 s or more.
•  Perform the DTC inspection using the M-MDS.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC TABLE [TCM (ET6A-EL, ET6AX-EL) (E)].)
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.