2001 Acura MDX

2001 ACURA MDX
124,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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NIBRYANT
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what does it mean when you a/t temp light comes on and it seems like you car is idling or misfiring. only in cold weather.once the car warms up the light goes off.
Apr 19, 2010 at 8:14 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is indicating that the transmission oil is over heating and the system has gone into limp mode (possibly) this could be caused by a number of things, but normally low oil or slipping transmission clutches, i would get the trans checked ASAP as it may be doing expensive damage.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 19, 2010 at 6:47 PM