Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0218 Fiat
Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0218 Fiat definition:
If you have a P0218 Fiat code stored, then you have a transmission fluid temperature sender and likely have a transmission over-temp light in the instrument cluster If your transmission/transaxle fluid temperature is greater than 290 deg. F then P0218 Fiat will set and the overtemp light will illuminate. The number one cause of transmission failure is overheated fluid.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0218 Fiat
Symptoms of a P0218 Fiat DTC may include: Vehicle transmission/transaxle won’t engage Leaking fluid out of torque converter seal or other location Low fluid in transmission/transaxle
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0218 Fiat
Potential causes of a P0218 Fiat code include: Overheating due to towing overloaded trailer Transmission cooler or lines restricted Restriction/debris in transmission cooler Low transmission fluid Inoperative cooling fan/fan clutch Missing or damaged front air dam/spoiler Bad transmission fluid temperature sensor
Possible Solutions
If you’re towing a heavy load make sure the vehicle is rated for that load. If the load is too heavy, the transmission cooler may not be able to keep the transmission fluid temperature down. An overheated transmission/transaxle won’t last long. Next, make sure that the cooler isn’t restricted by any debris and that the lines aren’t pinched or leaking. If the transmission cooler is equipped with a cooling fan, make sure it’s operating properly. If the transmission fluid smells burnt or is dark in color, perform a transmission fluid flush. If the transmission fluid level is low, top it off and check for leaks. Note: An overheated transmission can expel fluid out of the vent or out of the torque converter seal.
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Fiat:
2013 Fiat Viaggio,2013 Fiat Strada,2013 Fiat Panda UK Version,2013 Fiat Panda Trekking,2013 Fiat Panda 4×4,2013 Fiat Panda,2013 Fiat 500S,2013 Fiat 500L,2013 Fiat 500C Abarth,2012 Fiat Punto,2012 Fiat Palio,2012 Fiat Freemont AWD,2012 Fiat Freemont,2012 Fiat 695 Abarth Maserati Edition,2012 Fiat 500 Abarth,2011 Fiat Uno,2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth esseesse,2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth,2011 Fiat Idea,2011 Fiat Bravo,2011 Fiat 500 Sport,2011 Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato Concept,2011 Fiat 500C Abarth esseesse,2011 Fiat 500C Abarth,2010 Fiat Uno Cabrio Concept,2010 Fiat Sedici,2010 Fiat Punto Evo,2010 Fiat Doblo Cargo,2010 Fiat Doblo,2010 Fiat 500 Abarth R3T,2010 Fiat 500C,2009 Fiat Grande Punto Natural Power,2009 Fiat Fiorino Qubo,2009 Fiat 695 Abarth Tributo Ferrari,2009 Fiat 500 Barbie Concept,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse,2009 Fiat 500 Abarth,2008 Fiat Portofino Concept,2008 Fiat Panda Cross,2008 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth,2008 Fiat Grande Punto,2008 Fiat Fiorino,2008 Fiat Croma,2008 Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet 16v,2008 Fiat 500,2007 Fiat Panda 100HP,2007 Fiat Linea,2007 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000,2007 Fiat Grande Punto Abarth Preview,2007 Fiat Bravo,2006 Fiat Ulysse,2006 Fiat Sedici,2006 Fiat Panda Multi Eco Concept,2006 Fiat Panda Cross,2005 Fiat Panda Alessi,2005 Fiat Panda 4×4 1.3 Multijet,2005 Fiat Oltre Concept,2005 Fiat Idea,2005 Fiat Grande Punto,2005 Fiat Doblo Cargo,2005 Fiat Doblo,2005 Fiat Croma,2005 Fiat 600 50th,2004 Fiat Trepiuno Concept,2004 Fiat Strada Malibu,2004 Fiat Stilo M.Y. 1.9 Multijet 5door,2004 Fiat Seicento,2004 Fiat Punto Rally,2004 Fiat Panda 4×4,2004 Fiat Multipla,2004 Fiat Idea 5terre Concept,2003 Fiat Strada,2003 Fiat Punto Sporting,2003 Fiat Punto Rally,2003 Fiat Punto Natural Power,2003 Fiat Punto Dynamic,2003 Fiat Punto Active,2003 Fiat Panda Emotion,2003 Fiat Panda Dynamic,2003 Fiat Panda Actual,2003 Fiat Panda,2003 Fiat Marrakech Concept,2003 Fiat Idea 1.9 Multijet Dynamic,2003 Fiat Idea 1.4 16v Emotion,2003 Fiat Idea,2003 Fiat Barchetta First Class of Alviero Martini,2003 Fiat Barchetta,2002 Fiat Ulysse Emotion 2.0 16v,2002 Fiat Ulysse 2.0 JTD,2002 Fiat Ulysse,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon Dynamic,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon Actual,2002 Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon,2002 Fiat Stilo Dynamic,2002 Fiat Stilo Active,2002 Fiat Stilo Abarth,2002 Fiat Stilo,2002 Fiat Simba Concept,2002 Fiat Palio Weekend,2002 Fiat Palio,2002 Fiat Multipla,2002 Fiat Albea,2001 Fiat Doblo
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