SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 · powertrain

P0700: Getriebesteuerungssystem — Fehlerspeicher-Anforderung

Getriebesteuerungssystem — Fehlerspeicher-Anforderung: Informational flag set in the engine ECU indicating that the Transmission Control Module (TCM) has stored a specific gearbox fault code.

P0700 — Diagnostic Summary
Trouble Code (DTC)P0700
Official SAE DefinitionGetriebesteuerungssystem — Fehlerspeicher-Anforderung
Vehicle Subsystempowertrain
Driving SeverityMEDIUM

Observable Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light on
  • Harsh shifts, delayed engagement, or stuck in 3rd/4th limp gear

Most Probable Root Causes

  • Solenoid fault, fluid pressure sensor issue, or speed sensor code in TCM
  • Low or degraded automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Scan the Transmission Control Module (TCM) directly to read specific P07xx sub-codes
  2. Check ATF level and condition