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Old 04-26-2004, 05:15 PM
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Originally posted by b3lha
Interestingly:

The temperature at which the transmission melts appears to be LOWER than that needed to trigger the warning light. At least, the light didn't come on when my transmission failed. I believe others have had the same experience. It seems therefore the light is somewhat pointless.

Phil.
I think it depends on why the trans expired. The ATF temp light won't show, if it is a slipping band, or a lack of gear lube, that causes the failure. It will only show the temp of the pan oil.

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