Circuit/System Description
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The transmission control module (TCM) uses the controller area network (CAN) to signal the engine control module (ECM) that the TCM is requesting malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination. This happens when the TCM has determined that a failure that affects emissions has occurred in transmission control system. When the ECM receives the correct message from the TCM, DTC P0700 will set.