P0700 Transmission Control System (MIL Request)

Powertrain Severity: Moderate Generic OBD-II

The transmission control module has stored its own fault and asks the engine computer to light the check engine light.

Common causes

  • Any transmission fault stored in the TCM

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Harsh or delayed shifts
  • Limp mode in one gear

What to check

  1. Read codes from the transmission module itself
  2. Check transmission fluid level and condition

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