Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0700
Transmission Control System Malfunction
A request from the transmission control module (TCM) to illuminate the MIL. P0700 itself carries no specific information — it is a wrapper that tells the engine ECU "the TCM has a code". Read the TCM directly to find the actual transmission DTC.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number7 / 00
Possible causes
- TCM has a sub-code that needs to be read separately high
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 80–3000 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–12 h
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012