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P0218 Transmission Over Temperature Condition

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0218 means

P0218
Transmission Over Temperature Condition Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module detected that the Transmission temperature exceeded its permissible limit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • TFT sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0218

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

218

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0218

What does P0218 mean?

Transmission Over Temperature Condition. The control module detected that the Transmission temperature exceeded its permissible limit.

Is P0218 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0218 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0218 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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