P0700

DTC P0700

Diagnostic Instructions

- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each of the diagnostic category Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0700: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Requested MIL Illumination

Circuit/System Description

Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0700 is an informational DTC that indicates that an emission related transmission DTC has set in the transmission control module (TCM). The engine control module (ECM) turns ON the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the TCM sends a message over the serial data circuit requesting MIL illumination. The DTC information for the ECM will only display DTC P0700, and the ECM Freeze Frame/Failure Records data will display the engine operating conditions that were present when the transmission DTC was set. The TCM Freeze Frame/Failure records data is available from the DTC that was set in the TCM.

Conditions for Running the DTC

- The ignition is ON or the engine is operating.
- DTC P0700 runs continuously.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM receives a serial data message from the TCM requesting the ECM to turn ON the MIL.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0700 is a Type A DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P0700 is a Type A DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

Communication codes, U-codes, as well as powertrain codes, P-codes, set in the TCM can cause the TCM to request DTC P0700 to be set in the ECM.

Reference Information

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions.

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information Programming and Relearning.

Circuit/System Verification

Note:
- Do not replace the engine control module for this DTC. DTC P0700 is an informational DTC.
- Correct any engine controls and communication DTCs before diagnosing transmission control module DTCs.

1. Verify that there are no engine controls or communication DTCs set.
-> If a DTC is set

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle for diagnosis of engine control or communications DTCs Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions.

-> If a DTC is not set

2. Verify that there are no transmission control module DTCs set.
-> If a DTC is set

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle for diagnosis of transmission control module DTCs Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions.

-> If a DTC is not set

3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
4. Verify the DTC does not set.
-> If the DTC sets

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions.

-> If the DTC does not set

5. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure Testing and Inspection.