NHTSA ID Number: 10173140
Manufacturer Communication Number: P021800
TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-02
Summary
Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition
DTC:
P0218 – 00
GDC18-058
Bulletin:
September 10, 2018
Date:
Description:
Applies to:
Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition
US13 - US17 Emissions
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General Information
These repair instructions are intended to address the following fault(s):
DTC
P0218 –
00
Description
Transmission
Fluid Over
Temperature
Condition
Possible Cause
x
x
x
x
Possible (Observable)
Symptoms
Low oil level, Transmission
Oil temperature sensor
Oil cooler
Transmission overloaded
Engine de-rated
Required Parts
Part Number
Description
Quantity
22807993
Oil Level Sensor
1
20579690
Oil Drain Plug Gasket
1
20541940
Oil Pan Gasket
1
20555696
1
*NOTE: Before proceeding with the repair below please check the following:
x
x
Check engine coolant level
Check transmission oil level
If the fluids are not at an acceptable level please check and diagnose for fluid leakage instead.
Repair Instructions
Oil Level Sensor Replacement
1. Secure the vehicle for service by parking it on a flat level surface, applying the parking brake, chocking the
rear wheel, and placing the transmission in neutral.
2. Disconnect all cables from the negative (ground) battery terminals to prevent personal injury from electrical
shock and prevent damage to electrical components.
3. Using a hydraulic jack, lift the front axle until the front wheels are off the ground. Position jack stands of a
suitable capacity under the frame in a position which will allow the front axle to hang free.
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DTC:
P0218 – 00
Bulletin:
Date:
GDC18-058
September 10, 2018
4. Using a suitable container drain the oil. Discard of the oil drain plug gasket. Dispose of the use oil in
accordance with all state, local and/or federal regulations. Note: Use only hand tools when removing and
tightening the drain plug. Do not use air ratchet or similar air tool.
5. If required, remove the skid plate to allow access for oil pan removal.
6. Remove the oil fill and dip-stick tube.
7. Disconnect the engine oil level/temperature sensor (EOLT sensor) connector.
8. Move the transmission cooler hoses with the bracket attached to allow the oil pan to be removed.
9. Remove oil pan fasteners. Note: Note the fasteners orientation so they can be reinstalled in the correct
locations for the transmission cooler line brackets.
10. Carefully lower the oil pan. Note: Use caution so that the oil pick-up tube is not damaged during oil pan
removal.
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DTC:
P0218 – 00
Bulletin:
Date:
GDC18-058
September 10, 2018
11. Replace the EOLT sensor.
12.
13.
14.
15.
20.
Clean the sealing surface on block and oil pan.
Install a new oil pan gasket on the oil pan.
Apply sealant at the corner joints on the sealing surface of the block.
Clean the oil pan gasket sealing surface on the cylinder block, flywheel housing and front seal cover. All
surfaces must be completely free of dirt and debris such as old sealant, and any grease or oil residue. Apply a
two mm (0.079 inch) bead of approved sealant to the seam between the flywheel housing and the timing gear
mounting plate and between the timing gear mounting plate and the engine block
. Note: Make sure that the
block flange is flush with the flywheel housing to prevent leaking. If not flush, flywheel housing must be
realigned.
Reinstall oil pan.
Torque the oil pan fasteners to specifications. Note: For torque specifications refer to IMPACT FGRP 20 –
Specifications
Install a new O-ring on the oil fill tube and install the tube to the side of the oil pan. Install the oil fill tube
fasteners and tighten to secure.
Install the transmission cooler hose with the brackets attached, to the correct oil pan fasteners.
Tighten to specification.
Connect the EOLT sensor connector.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
Install the oil fill tube and dip-stick tube. Tighten fasteners securely.
Install skid plate if removed for access.
Remove the jack stands, lower the vehicle.
Fill the engine with the specified amount of approved engine oil. Do not overfill.
Install all the previously removed cables to the negative (ground) battery terminals.
Start engine, check for leaks.
Using Tech Tool, check and clear all codes.
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17.
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19.
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DTC:
P0218 – 00
Bulletin:
Date:
GDC18-058
September 10, 2018
Additional Resources
These repairs are the most likely fix for the identified fault, if this does not fix the issue, Tech Tool will need to be
used for more detailed diagnostics. If filing a warranty claim, please include the ASIST case number.
Labor Code
3861-03-02-06
1.6 - 2.1 (Depending on model)
Causal Part
22807993
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P0218 – 00
DTC:
Boletín:
Fecha:
GDC18-032
20 de febrero de 2020
Condición de temperatura excesiva del fluido de
transmisión
Descripción:
Emisiones de US13 - US17
Se aplica a:
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Información general
Estas instrucciones de reparación están destinadas a abordar las siguientes fallas:
DTC
P0218 – 00
Descripción
Condición de
temperatura
excesiva
del fluido de
transmisión
Posibles síntomas
(observados)
Causa posible
x
x
x
x
Bajo nivel de aceite, Transmisión
El sensor de temperatura de aceite
Enfriador de aceite
Sobrecarga de la transmisión
Reducción de potencia
del motor
Piezas necesarias
Número de pieza
Descripción
Cantidad
22807993
Sensor de nivel de aceite
1
20579690
Junta del tapón de drenaje de aceite
1
20541940
Junta del cárter de aceite
1
20555696
Aro sello del tubo de llenado de aceite
1
Instrucciones de reparación
Reemplazo del sensor de nivel de aceite
1. Asegure el vehículo al estacionarlo en una superficie plana, aplicar el freno de estacionamiento, bloquear
la rueda trasera y poner la transmisión en neutro.
2. Desconecte todos los cables de los terminales negativos (tierra) de la batería para evitar lesiones por
descargas eléctricas y daños en los componentes eléctricos.
3. Utilizando un gato hidráulico, levante el eje delantero hasta que las ruedas delanteras no toquen el suelo.
Coloque soportes de gato de una capacidad adecuada debajo el bastidor, en una posición que permita
que el eje delantero cuelgue libremente.
4. Con un contenedor adecuado, drene el aceite. Elimine la junta del tapón de drenaje de aceite. Elimine el
aceite usado según las regulaciones estatales, locales y/o federales. Nota: Utilice solo herramientas
manuales cuando retire y ajuste el tapón de drenaje. No use trinquete de aire ni herramientas de aire
similares.
5. Si es necesario, retire la placa de deslizamiento para permitir el acceso para retirar el depósito de aceite.
6. Retire el llenado de aceite y tubo de la varilla.
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DTC:
P0218 – 00
Boletín:
Fecha:
GDC18-032
20 de febrero de 2020
7. Desconecte el conector del sensor de nivel de aceite/sensor de temperatura (sensor EOLT).
8. Mueva las mangueras de enfriamiento de la transmisión con el soporte adjunto para permitir que el depósito
de aceite sea retirado.
9. Retire los sujetadores del cárter de aceite. Nota: Tenga en cuenta la orientación de elementos de fijación
para que puedan volver a instalarse en los lugares correctos para los soportes de línea de transmisión más
fríos.
10. Baje con cuidado el depósito de aceite. Nota: Tenga cuidado para que el tubo de recolección de aceite no se
dañe durante el retiro del depósito de aceite.
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DTC:
P0218 – 00
Boletín:
Fecha:
GDC18-032
20 de febrero de 2020
11. Vuelva a colocar el sensor EOLT.
12.
13.
14.
15.
20.
Limpie la superficie de sellado en el bloque y la bandeja de aceite.
Instale una nueva junta del múltiple de aceite en el cárter de aceite.
Aplique sellador en las juntas de esquina en la superficie de sellado del bloque.
Limpie la superficie de sellado de la junta del cárter de aceite en el bloque de cilindros, carcasa del volante y
la tapa del sello frontal. Todas las superficies deben estar completamente libres de suciedad y desechos
como el sellador viejo, y/o cualquier residuo de grasa o aceite. Aplique una tira de 2 mm (0.079 pulg.) de
sellador aprobado para la unión entre la carcasa del volante y la placa de montaje del engranaje de
sincronización y entre la placa de montaje del engranaje de sincronización y el bloque del motor. Nota:
Asegúrese de que la brida del bloque esté nivelada con la carcasa del volante para evitar fugas. Si no está
nivelado, la carcasa
del volante debe ser realineada.
Vuelva a instalar la bandeja de aceite.
Aplique par de apriete a los elementos de fijación del cárter de aceite de acuerdo a las especificaciones.
Nota: Para ver las especificaciones del par de apriete consulte IMPACT FGRP 20 – Especificaciones
Instale un nuevo aro sello en el tubo de llenado de aceite e instale el tubo a un lado del cárter de aceite.
Instale los elementos de sujeción del tubo de llenado de aceite y apriete para asegurar.
Coloque las mangueras de enfriamiento de la transmisión con los soportes unidos, a los elementos de
fijación del cárter de aceite correctos. Apriete a la especificación.
Conecte el conector del sensor EOLT.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
Instale el tubo de llenado de aceite y tubo de la varilla. Apriete los sujetadores.
Instale la placa de deslizamiento, si fue retirada para mejorar el acceso.
Retire los soportes del gato, baje el vehículo.
Llene el motor con la cantidad especificada del aceite de motor aprobado. No sobre llene.
Instale todos los cables que había quitado anteriormente a los terminales negativos (tierra) de la batería.
Arranque el motor, compruebe si hay fugas.
Con TechTool, revise y borre todos los códigos.
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19.
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DTC:
P0218 – 00
Boletín:
Fecha:
GDC18-032
20 de febrero de 2020
**NOTA** FSB 284-047, Empalme de cable de arnés del sensor de nivel de aceite (octubre de 2013)
Algunos vehículos VOLVO
construidos entre enero de 2004 y el 19 de septiembre de 2013 pueden experimentar
una falla en el sensor de nivel de aceite que genera contaminación de aceite en el arnés de cableado del motor. Un
nuevo kit de antipercolación de empalme pigtail, número de pieza 85137983, está disponible ahora. Siga el
siguiente procedimiento si se observa percolación. Chasis con fecha de fabricación de 20 de septiembre de 2013 y
posterior tienen el nuevo conector de clavijas sólidas y no se requiere ninguna acción. El sensor de nivel de aceite,
número
de pieza 21521353, con conector de clavijas huecas ahora fue reemplazado por el nuevo sensor de nivel de aceite
con conector con clavijas sólidas, número de pieza 22022794. El nuevo conector con clavijas sólidas no permite
que el aceite ingrese en el arnés del motor.
Recursos adicionales
Es muy probable que estas reparaciones solucionen la falla identificada; si esto no soluciona el problema, se
requerirá el uso de Tech Tool para diagnósticos más detallados. Si presenta una reclamación de garantía, incluya
el número de caso ASIST.
Código de trabajo
3861-03-02-06
1.6 – 2.1 (según la configuración)
Pieza causal
22807993
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