dp213 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I have a 98 Forester with 175k on it. I just pulled the motor and replaced the blown head gasket. Now it's back together and as soon as I started it the atf temp light started flashing and won't stop. There is no variance in the flashing, its just constant. Any clue? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 possible broken ATF pump. If the TC slipped forward, then, if you use the bolts to pull the case up the last 1/2 inch or so, the pump can be cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp213 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 No, the motor went right in within 1/8" before I used bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Any codes? Pull the dipstick and see if it stops. Speedometer working? O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp213 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Forget the code number but it said valve pump I believe and speedo works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp213 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Here's a stupid thought, when I pulled the radiator not once but twice, I lost about a quart of tranny fluid total. I forgot to add some before starting it. Would that possibly throw a code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 could be - check ATF level when warm while idling(good idea to run it thru the gears with foot on brake first) - if not idling, it will show high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp213 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 I pulled the pan yesterday and found a single blue wire broke. I was able to but splice it and all is good now. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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