DTC P0218:00

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.

Diagnostic support note

• The check engine light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.

• The automatic transaxle warning light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.

• PENDING CODE is available.

• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.

• DTC is stored in the TCM memory.

FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

• Inhibits learning control.

• Inhibits manual mode.

• Inhibits neutral idle control.

• Inhibits AAS.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Oil cooler malfunction

• ATF is more than specified value

SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

Not applicable

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

• Has the freeze frame data/snapshot data been recorded on the repair order?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Record the freeze frame data/snapshot data on the repair order, then go to the next step.

2

• Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.

• Is any related repair information available?

Yes

Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.

• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

3

• Inspect the ATF level.

  (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [FW6A-EL].)

• Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Adjust the ATF level to the specification, then go to Step 5.

(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FW6A-EL].)

No

Go to the next step.

4

• Visually inspect the oil cooler.

• Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the oil cooler, then go to the next step.

(See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6A-EL].)

No

Go to the next step.

5

• Clear the DTC using the M-MDS.

  (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION [FW6A-EL].)

• Perform the following procedure to ensure that the DTC has been resolved:

• Start the engine and wait for 10 s or more.

• Perform the DTC inspection using the M-MDS.

  (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION [FW6A-EL].)

• Are any DTCs present?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC TABLE [FW6A-EL].)

No

DTC troubleshooting completed.