Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0701
Transmission Control System Range/Performance
The TCM has detected a transmission performance issue without identifying a specific component fault — typically slip outside expected range, shift timing outside spec, or a hydraulic issue not yet diagnosed by a more specific code.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number7 / 01
Possible causes
- Transmission fluid low or burnt high
- Valve body wear medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
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: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–3500 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–12 h
- Component: tcm
- Component: transmission valve body
- Component: transmission fluid
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012