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Circuit Description

The HOT light will illuminate if DTC P0217 or P0218 is present. The light will illuminate and stay on steady for either of these conditions.

DTC P0217 will set if ECT is greater than 244°F (118°C), and no other ECT sensor-related DTCs are present.

DTC P0218 will set if transaxle fluid temperature is greater than 284°F (140°C) and no other transaxle temperature-related DTCs are present.