Transmission Temperature Exceeded Safe Operating Limit
1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 🇦🇺
Description
The transmission fluid temperature has exceeded the maximum safe operating temperature. Extended operation at high temperature causes fluid breakdown and component damage.
Symptoms
- Transmission temperature warning light
- Limp mode activated
- Reduced shift quality
- Torque converter lockup forced
- Burning smell from transmission area
- Transmission fluid discolored
Common Causes
- Towing beyond vehicle capacity
- Transmission cooler blockage
- Cooling fan failure
- Transmission cooler line restriction
- Stop-and-go driving in extreme heat
Diagnostic Steps
- Read transmission temperature PID
- Inspect transmission cooler and lines
- Check cooling fan operation
- Inspect cooler line flow rate
- Check transmission fluid condition
Repair Notes
Allow transmission to cool. Flush and replace transmission fluid if it has been overheated. Clean or replace transmission cooler. Address root cause of overheating.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
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Common Questions
What does code P3071 mean on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?
P3071 stands for "Transmission Temperature Exceeded Safe Operating Limit". The transmission fluid temperature has exceeded the maximum safe operating temperature. Extended operation at high temperature causes fluid breakdown and component damage.
What are the symptoms of P3071 on a Volkswagen Pointer?
Common symptoms of P3071 include: Transmission temperature warning light, Limp mode activated, Reduced shift quality, Torque converter lockup forced, Burning smell from transmission area, Transmission fluid discolored.
What causes P3071 on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?
Common causes of P3071 include: Towing beyond vehicle capacity, Transmission cooler blockage, Cooling fan failure, Transmission cooler line restriction, Stop-and-go driving in extreme heat.