OBD Code P0700

Transmission Control System (MIL Request)

What’s mean?

OBD2 Code P0700 Definition:
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the malfunction of sensors and actuators relating to transmission control. When the TCM detects a malfunction with the control, a signal is send to the Engine Control Module (ECM) to trigger the Engine Light or Service Engine Soon light. The ECM stores the P0700 code and it means the TCM detected a malfunction with the transmission controls.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of P0700
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Driveability problems – Transmission shifting problems

Possible Causes

Possible causes of P0700
– Shorted or open circuit within transmission control module (TCM) – Failure of transmission control module

Possible Solutions