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What does the Transmission Control System p0700 do?

What does the Transmission Control System p0700 do?

Transmission Control System (MIL Request) P0700 – Chrysler Type Powertrain – Transmission – ISO/SAE Controlled Description Transaxle Control System Fault Conditions Cause Engine running, then the PCM received a signal from the Transaxle Control Module that it had detected a fault Refer to transaxle repair manual to repair this code

How does transmission control system ( MIL request ) work?

Transmission Control System (MIL Request) Engine running, then the PCM received a signal from the Transaxle Control Module that it had detected a fault Refer to transaxle repair manual to repair this code

What to do when your car has a p0700 code?

To correctly identify the problem, you will need to have a scan tool that communicates with the TCM to determine the problem in the transmission. When the P0700 code is present, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated. You may be seeing poor gas mileage or have transmission shifting problems. The engine could stall or run poorly.

Why do I get a p0700 code on my TCM?

The most likely reason the code appears is that the TCM detects a problem in the transmission. The P0700 code indicates a problem with the transmission. It should not be ignored, because there can be serious drivability problems now and in the future. The technician should check for all codes present to accurately diagnose the problem.

What does a p0700 code mean on a transmission?

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.

What is the transmission control system MIL request?

P0700 Transmission Control System MIL Request 2005 transm… The truck was starting to run a little shaky thought it may need an alignment. Set up that appt but in mean time detailed engine compartment. Started truck after detail everything seemed fine. Next morning jumped into go to work and it was very shaky and the engine light was flashing.

The most likely reason the code appears is that the TCM detects a problem in the transmission. The P0700 code indicates a problem with the transmission. It should not be ignored, because there can be serious drivability problems now and in the future. The technician should check for all codes present to accurately diagnose the problem.

What to do if your p0700 is having trouble?

Monitor the Slip Speed, Lockup Duty Cycle and Output Shaft Speed for irregularities. One thing to try when fixing the P0700 code is to clear the code and take it on a road test. Before clearing out the data, record all present codes and any data from the scan tests. After the second road test, look for the codes that appear.

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