DTC P0700: Transmission Control System (Mil Request)

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION DTC P0700: Transmission Control System (Mil Request)
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P0700 - TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (MIL REQUEST)

Description:  This DTC indicates the PCM received a MIL request CAN message from the 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 Retrieve all continuous memory and on-demand self-test DTCs from the TCM. Repair any transmission related DTCs first.
RENDER: 1.0x

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