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07-14-2019, 08:13 PM | #1 |
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Transmission temp warning
Hey guys, for some reason I have been getting the transmission temp warning lately. Usually happens after I stop some where and then start it up to leave. Such as this afternoon after I was in Walmart for an hour. Engine temp is normal. It goes off after I drive it a ways. I live in north GA but it hasn't been that hot lately.
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07-14-2019, 08:33 PM | #4 |
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Does the DCT give a warning for low fluid or just excessive temps?
Depending on mileage, might not be a bad time to exchange fluids / filters / pan, and then see if the problem doesn't go away. New fluid can be reused if there are further issues. |
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07-14-2019, 08:38 PM | #5 |
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Not sure.. I usually just take to my Indy and have them check when I feel it's low, and they had to top me off two times before I finally bit the bullet and bought the ECS DCT service kit. I assume they just try to pump fluid in and if it takes it, its low? others can answer that better than me. I never had a temp warning, just some clunky shifting that came when I know I had leaked a qt of DCT. apparently these DCTs lose fluid after time, so I just decide to do a new bottom pan, new fluids filter, etc and so far it's phenomenal. Depending on mileage, it might be a good place to start to go ahead and do a DCT service.
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07-14-2019, 08:44 PM | #7 |
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Yeah I had inquired about the DCT service. Was quoted $900. Currently on 82k miles. Just spent some money on the rod bearings so I was trying to see if there was anything I was missing.
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07-14-2019, 08:49 PM | #9 |
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Not too bad of price I think... I bought the parts ($475 shipped) and was charged $230 for the labor to do it, but I was very surprised with the labor bill, was expecting $500... maybe they charged less on that since I also got a new battery through them, and installed and coded as well. I guess, if I were you, I would have the fluid level checked first. If it's low, top it off, and see if the warning comes back. If it is low, see if they can see how bad the leak is... mine was a SLOW leak. so I had to top off once ever 2-4 months. If it's not low and no leak, then I'd wait on the service and have the thing checked out for other codes.
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Most of the DCT pans slow-leak and almost all of the mechatronics gaskets lose a few drops here and there. A couple mechanics I talked to said that they can realistically leak for a couple years before any issues. Down 2 quarts seems exceptionally low and I'd bet the pan was coated with sludge. When I removed my pan at 73k, there was a thick metallic sludge on the magnets in the pan and the fluid was dark brown as opposed to gold colored when new. I did not notice any difference in driving though. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble...3220440214kt2/ This is a good kit, I think the one you're talking about, but I remember I needed another .5-1 quarts of DCT fluid and ended up reusing some old fluid. Additionally, there are a couple reviews that say that the Vaico cylindrical filter has fitment issues, so it's better to go OE for that part. Quote:
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07-16-2019, 12:12 PM | #11 |
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So you have to do the refill while the engine is on? I read in another DIY that you would run the car for 1 minute then refill. That would be a PITA even with a lift...
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07-16-2019, 12:16 PM | #12 |
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OP, I had DCT temp warning a couple of times last Summer, low speed no stress at all on the trans. Stopped, restarted each time, never came back. Fairly new box, not low on fluid, god knows what happened. Give it some time, maybe one of those temporary sensor hick ups.
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07-16-2019, 06:28 PM | #13 |
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FYI, I had the same situation a couple times where the warning would come up and disappear for weeks.
Then one day out of nowhere, coincidentally as soon as the engine warmed up completely, it started going off like crazy. It basically stopped me from driving it anywhere except around the neighborhood. As soon as it warmed up, there was the warning light going off and putting the car in some limp mode. Oil level and quality were normal. It ended up being a bad transmission temperature sensor. It was replaced, and it has been running fine since. |
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I'm literally going thru the exact scenario as OP. Just had rod bearings done as well....
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I'm not sure I follow your question.
If you mean about cost, the sensor was ~$160, plus the labor. I couldn't tell you exactly about labor because I had the shop do a bunch of things at the same time to the car. |
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Also, is the sensor internal to the transmission? Hard to tell from the images i've seen...
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Update: I had the car on the lift yesterday and was going to attempt to fill the transmission fluid if it was low. I didn't notice any leaks and pan looked dry. As I was loosening then fill bolt some of the tranny fluid started to come out so I immediately screwed it back on. Figured it wasn't low if it came out like that. Just gonna drive until it happens again or until I can get the DCT service done on it.
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