Rear Differential Fluid Temperature High
2021-2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat 6.2L V8 Supercharged
Description
The rear differential fluid temperature has exceeded the safe operating limit.
Symptoms
- Differential warning light
- Reduced traction system function
- eLSD or locking differential disabled
- Differential whine or noise
Common Causes
- Aggressive driving or towing in hot conditions
- Low differential fluid level
- Incorrect differential fluid specification
- Differential cooler blocked or damaged
- Worn differential bearings generating heat
Diagnostic Steps
- Check differential fluid level and condition
- Inspect differential cooler if equipped
- Verify correct fluid specification
- Listen for bearing noise
- Check for fluid leaks
Repair Notes
Allow to cool. Change fluid to correct specification. Repair cooler if blocked. Address any leaks.
Related Codes
Other Chassis Codes
- C0021LF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0022RF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0023LR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0024RR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0025LF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0026RF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0027LR Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0028RR Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0035Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
- C0036Left Front Wheel Speed Signal Erratic
C0535 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code C0535 mean on a 2021-2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat?
C0535 stands for "Rear Differential Fluid Temperature High". The rear differential fluid temperature has exceeded the safe operating limit.
What are the symptoms of C0535 on a Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat?
Common symptoms of C0535 include: Differential warning light, Reduced traction system function, eLSD or locking differential disabled, Differential whine or noise.
What causes C0535 on a 2021-2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat?
Common causes of C0535 include: Aggressive driving or towing in hot conditions, Low differential fluid level, Incorrect differential fluid specification, Differential cooler blocked or damaged, Worn differential bearings generating heat.