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DTC P0700: Transmission Control System (Malfunction Indicator Lamp [Mil] Request)

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P0700 - TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP [MIL] REQUEST)

Description:  This DTC indicates the powertrain control module (PCM) received a MIL request controller area network CAN message from the transaxle control module (TCM).
Possible Causes: 
  • Transmission system concerns
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC is informational only. Retrieve all continuous memory and on-demand self-test DTCs from the TCM. Repair any transmission related DTCs first.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC in table