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?

 

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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.

No, the motor went right in within 1/8" before I used bolts

Any codes?

Pull the dipstick and see if it stops.

Speedometer working?

 

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Forget the code number but it said valve pump I believe and speedo works

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

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.

I pulled the pan yesterday and found a single blue wire broke. I was able to but splice it and all is good now.

 

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