What is the P0218 fault description? What is the Transmission OverTemperature Conditions fault description? How do you fix P0218 fault code What are the symptoms and causes for the P0218 fault code
What is the P0218 Fault code? What does it signify?
The P0218 code means that the vehicle manufacturer has set a maximum temperature for the transmission. If the powertrain control module (PCM) detects that the transmission fluid is overheating (143 °C and above), code P0218 will be triggered. Overheated fluids are the leading cause of transmission failures.
What causes the P0218 Fault code?
The following are the most frequent causes of the P0218 fault code:
- – Any leaks in any transmission component, such as transmission oil pan or torque converter gasket, transmission cool lines, transmission radiator, or transmission cooler.
- – Transmissions that overheat from moving parts
- – Restrictions on transmission coolers and transmission oil passage lines
- – Sensor for temperature transmission defect
- – If fitted, defective transmission cooling fan
- Overheating of engine causes heating of the gearbox
- Towing a trailer with too many items
- – Defective PCM
Note: The radiator is usually either a transmission coolant or a radiator on vehicles.
What are the symptoms for P0218 Malfunction Codes?
These symptoms may be present if you own a vehicle that has the code P0218.
- – Illumination for the check engine and/or transmission warning lights
- – Irregular gear shifts
- – Gearbox slipping
- – No gear shifting
- – Turn the vehicle into failsafe mode
How do I fix the P0218 fault code?
The following repairs may be able to resolve the P0218 fault code:
- – If the transmission fluid is not in good condition, check it and replace it. The transmission fluid may smell burnt if it is not clear.
- Repair transmission fluid leaks with replacement parts like radiator, transmission cool, torque converter gasket or transmission cooler lines.
- – Clean and repair clogged transmission fluid lines
- – Check the transmission temperature sensor for defects and replace it if necessary
- – Repair or replacement a damaged transmission cooling fan
- – Rebuilding the transmission or replacing it entirely
- Repair of damaged components that can cause engine overheating
- – Replacing PCM
How serious is the P0218 fault code?
P0218 should not be ignored as it is a critical component of your vehicle. Replacing the transmission in most vehicles will cost you thousands of dollars. This fault code must immediately be identified and repaired to prevent major damage.
To avoid the P0218 code, it is a good idea for your transmission fluid to be checked at least once per engine oil change. To keep your transmission in top condition, you must change the filter and oil (if any) at regular intervals.
