Severity: Moderate
Drivable, but it can cause more damage or poor economy. Get it checked within days.
What P0700 means
The transmission computer has stored its own code and asked the engine computer to turn on the light. P0700 itself is a pointer; the real code is in the transmission module.
Symptoms
- Harsh or delayed shifts
- Stuck in one gear (limp mode)
Common causes
Most likely first
- 1Any stored transmission fault
How we diagnose it
- Scan the transmission control module for its codes
Every vehicle sets codes under its own conditions. We check the factory diagnostic steps and service bulletins for your VIN, so the repair targets the actual cause.