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2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

5.0L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0218critical severityPowertrain

Transmission Over Temperature Condition

on 2016 Land Rover Discovery 5.0L V8 · AWD

What this code means

The transmission fluid temperature has exceeded safe limits.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Limp mode
  • Harsh shifting
  • Transmission slipping
  • Burning smell

Common causes

  • Low transmission fluid
  • Worn transmission
  • Towing beyond capacity
  • Torque converter failure
  • Transmission cooler blocked

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check transmission fluid level and condition
  2. Inspect cooler lines
  3. Check torque converter
  4. Test cooler flow

Repair notes

STOP DRIVING. Allow to cool. Check fluid level. Overheated transmission can suffer permanent damage.

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