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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000CAB & CHASSIS K2500, 7.4 J, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 30 (ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - NEW STYLE)OPERATIONMESSAGE CENTERTRANS HOT...IDLE ENGINE
2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis K2500, 7.4 J, Automatic

Trans Hot...Idle Engine

2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis K2500, 7.4 J, AutomaticSECTION Trans Hot...Idle Engine
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CAUTION: Driving vehicle while TRANS HOT...IDLE ENGINE message is displayed, can damage transmission.

If automatic transmission fluid temperature becomes extremely high, message center displays TRANS HOT..IDLE ENGINE. Set parking brake and place transmission in Park. Allow engine to idle for 10-15 minutes or until fluid temperature returns to normal, then TRANS HOT..IDLE ENGINE message is turned off.

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