TCM E39 / P0218 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Message appears in display.

P0218 00

Fault symptom

Message appears in display.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Engine running and not in limp home mode.

Fault criteria:

Vehicle speed below 180 km/h.

and

The oil temperature has exceeded 150 °C for more than 10 seconds.

Or

Vehicle speed over 179 km/h

and

The oil temperature has exceeded 150 °C for more than 60 seconds.

System reaction to a fault:

None

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:

ATF Temperature

(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)