What Are the Causes of Transmission Warning Faults?

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OIan
07/29/25 11:07pm
There are many reasons why a car displays a transmission fault: there may be an issue with the power electronic control system, possibly a fault in the wiring of a transmission sensor. A car repair shop can perform a computer diagnosis and identify the specific fault based on the error code. Other causes include a lack of automatic transmission fluid, overheating of the automatic transmission, or the inability to increase starting speed due to a slipping one-way clutch. Occasional or persistent faults in the automatic transmission's electronic components (such as sensors, solenoid valves, or the control unit) may cause the transmission warning light to illuminate intermittently or continuously as an alert. The transmission may also enter a limp mode (where it does not shift gears, the engine runs at high RPM, and acceleration is sluggish). Mechanical faults in automatic transmission models: Severe transmission issues such as engine revving without acceleration, transmission slipping, clutch burnout, or failure to move after pressing the accelerator may trigger the transmission control unit to activate a fault alert, causing the transmission warning light to illuminate. In such cases, it is crucial to stop driving immediately and contact a professional transmission repair service for inspection to prevent further damage. High oil temperature: The transmission warning light may also come on due to excessively high transmission fluid temperature. This can be caused by overfilling the transmission fluid or blockages inside or outside the transmission cooler (common during hot weather). Additionally, overheating protection may be triggered due to slippage in the torque converter lock-up clutch.
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