Well, that didn't work... It did NOT fault out for, lets guesstimate, 30 minutes last night... It was +26 deg F last night during the test... moved thru all gears repeatedly!!

I topped it off with fluid with no issues... Got the trans temp of around 58 deg C and outside temp of about +38 and tried the shifter... On the very first time moving into drive it faulted...

So, there is really no rhyme or reason with it's issue...

Looks like I am back to working with my non-sport version replacement...

I'll keep yous advised...

Cheers for now!!

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