2010 Cadillac Truck SRX AWD V6-2.8L Turbo Page 1152

2010 Cadillac Truck SRX AWD V6-2.8L Turbo Page 1152

1. Review the Failure Records when the DTC set. Verify the engine coolant temperature is less than 125掳C (257掳F).

瀚慖f greater than the specified range, refer to Engine Overheating (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Testing and

Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/Engine Overheating).

2. Inspect the transmission cooling system for restrictions or damage.

3. Perform the Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing

and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/6T70/6T75 - Automatic Transmission/Transmission Fluid Level and Condition

Check) to verify correct fluid level and condition.

4. Perform the Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic

Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/6T70/6T75 - Automatic

Transmission/Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test) to verify proper transmission oil cooler flow.

5. Perform the Line Pressure Check (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Component

Tests and General Diagnostics/6T70/6T75 - Automatic Transmission/Line Pressure Check) to verify proper transmission line pressure.

6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the

conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Repair Instructions

Important: Perform the Service Fast Learn Adapts (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and

Inspection/Programming and Relearning) any time a transmission related component is serviced.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (See: Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

AF40-6 - Automatic Transmission

DTC P0218

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System

Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an

overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure

Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0218

- Transmission Fluid Overtemperature

Diagnostic Fault Information