Possible causes

– Shorted or open circuit within Transmission Control Module (TCM)
– Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Tech notes

Since the P0700 is just and informative code, check the TCM for more codes to resolve the problem.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Driveability problems
– Transmission shifting problems

P0700 Description

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.

P0700 Information for specific makes

P0700 ACURA
P0700 CHEVROLET
P0700 CHRYSLER
P0700 DODGE
P0700 EAGLE
P0700 FORD
P0700 GMC
P0700 HONDA
P0700 HYUNDAI
P0700 INFINITI
P0700 ISUZU
P0700 JEEP
P0700 KIA
P0700 MITSUBISHI
P0700 NISSAN
P0700 SATURN
P0700 SUBARU
P0700 SUZUKI
P0700 VOLKSWAGEN
P0700 MERCEDES-BENZ
P0700 VOLVO
P0700 BUICK
P0700 CADILLAC
P0700 PONTIAC