P0218 OBD II Trouble Code Transmission Over Temperature Condition
Detailed information on troubleshooting and repairing a P0218 DTC code which is a transmission over termperature condition. Also includes links to relevant forum topics on the code.
Symptoms of P0218 OBD II Trouble Code
- Vehicle transmission/transaxle won't engage
- Leaking fluid out of torque converter seal or other location
- Low fluid in transmission/transaxle
Common Causes of P0218 OBD II Trouble Code
- Overheating due to towing overloaded trailer
- Transmission cooler or lines restricted
- Restriction/debris in transmission cooler
- Low transmission fluid
- Inoperative cooling fan/fan clutch
- Missing or damaged front air dam/spoiler
- Bad transmission fluid temperature sensor