Ford P0700 OBD-II Trouble Code Definition:
P0700 Transmission Control System Malfunction
P0700 Ford OBD-II Trouble CodeDescription:
OBD Trouble Code P0700
Transmission Control System (MIL Request)
What does the code mean? OBD-ii Code P0700 definition:
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.
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.
Symptoms Sumptoms of OBD code P0700
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Driveability problems – Transmission shifting problems
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Driveability problems – Transmission shifting problems
Causes Causes of the OBD-II code P0700
– Shorted or open circuit within transmission control module (TCM) – Failure of transmission control module
– Shorted or open circuit within transmission control module (TCM) – Failure of transmission control module
Solutions