Flashing Transmission Oil Temperature light?

Tiny
AUNTJEW03
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  • 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 169,000 MILES
Yesterday I drove about 3 blocks and my At Oil Temp (flashing), ABS, Hill Assist, and Traction control all lit up suddenly. The car drives fine and transmission shifts great, haven't had any lag or hesitation. I pulled over and shut the car off to let it cool for an hour. Started it up again, all the lights were off. As soon as I pulled forward the lights came on again. Tried again 6 hours later, started car no lights on, let it idle for 10 minutes, no lights came on. As soon as I backed the car up the lights came on again. The only time they come on is when the car actually moves, I can switch from reverse to drive, and it won't pop on until I release the brake and the car starts to move.
Battery has corrosion on it I had it tested, at first it wouldn't read at all then it said battery was good. The check engine light is not on so diagnostics did not pull any codes. The brake pads are bad, and I was about to replace them when this happened.
Monday, August 14th, 2023 AT 12:11 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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When you did the code scan was it a CAN scan? if not, this is what you need to do. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

I would check the transmission fluid level.

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Here is one for about $99.00 if you need it:

https://amzn.to/3ZixY4v

It sounds like you have a bad transmission fluid temperature sensor, here is how to check the transmission fluid level. Also, with that many miles I would just service the transmission. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the information. I was able to get it in to a shop this morning to have further testing done on it. It needs a new valve body.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 10:02 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 AT 10:53 AM

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