Common questions

What does automatic transaxle warning mean?

What does automatic transaxle warning mean?

The automatic transmission warning light means there’s an issue with the transmission, possibly the fluid temperature, fluid level, or pressure.

What does the check transmission warning light mean?

Warning Light While some vehicles may have an actual check transmission warning light, other cars and trucks may inform you of impending transmission problems by using an existing warning light — such as the overdrive, service or traction control lights. A transmission warning light may serve a double duty.

Is there a dipstick to check the transmission?

Some vehicles have a sealed transmission that cannot be checked by the owner, but some have a dipstick — much like the one used to check engine oil level — so that you can check the transmission fluid level when required.

Is there a dipstick on a Toyota transaxle?

This transaxle has no dipstick and is somewhat difficult to determine if the fluid level is correct. The tools needed for this procedure are there are: ATF Level Gauge Kit = 10002-00101, Pump and tank = 00002-11100-02.

How to check fluid level on Toyota transaxle?

The tools needed for this procedure are there are: ATF Level Gauge Kit = 10002-00101, Pump and tank = 00002-11100-02. Update Kit = 10002-00101-U1 They are available through OTC Tools, call 1-800-933-8335 or https://toyota.service-solutions.com/… or https://toyota.service-solutions.com/…

Warning Light While some vehicles may have an actual check transmission warning light, other cars and trucks may inform you of impending transmission problems by using an existing warning light — such as the overdrive, service or traction control lights. A transmission warning light may serve a double duty.

Some vehicles have a sealed transmission that cannot be checked by the owner, but some have a dipstick — much like the one used to check engine oil level — so that you can check the transmission fluid level when required.

This transaxle has no dipstick and is somewhat difficult to determine if the fluid level is correct. The tools needed for this procedure are there are: ATF Level Gauge Kit = 10002-00101, Pump and tank = 00002-11100-02.

The tools needed for this procedure are there are: ATF Level Gauge Kit = 10002-00101, Pump and tank = 00002-11100-02. Update Kit = 10002-00101-U1 They are available through OTC Tools, call 1-800-933-8335 or https://toyota.service-solutions.com/… or https://toyota.service-solutions.com/…

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