Symptom:
P1738-HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION ACTIVATED
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P1738-HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION ACTIVATED
When Monitored: Whenever the engine is running.
Set Condition: Immediately when the Overheat shift schedule is activated (240 degrees
Trans oil temp).
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
INCORRECT FLUID LEVEL
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PLUGGED
HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS ACTIVATED
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Perform Engine Cooling System diagnostics per Service Information
Is the engine cooling system functioning properly?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Repair cause of engine overheating. Refer to Service Information
for additional repair information.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Check the Transmission Fluid level per the Service Information.
Is the Transmission Fluid Level at the proper level?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair any Transmission Fluid leak as necessary and adjust the
Transmission Fluid Level in accordance with the Service Infor-
mation.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Perform Cooler Flow Check per Service Information.
Did the cooler flow test pass?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair cause of plugged Transmission Oil Cooler. Flush or replace
Transmission Oil Cooler(s) as necessary per Service Information.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TRANSMISSION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4 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 the9Overheat9shift
schedule which may generate a customer complaint.
The customer driving patterns may indicate the need for an additional Transmission
Oil Cooler.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair cause of transmission overheating or if indicated install an
additional Transmission Oil Cooler.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Test Complete.
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TRANSMISSION
P1738-HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION ACTIVATED ÐContinued
