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P0700Transmission Control System MIL Request
P0700-02Transmission Control System (MIL Request) - general signal failure
P0700Transmission Control System (MIL Resquest)"
Manufacturer communications
33Original wording in English
HONDA
Service Bulletin - A slight engine vibration and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is ON with DTC P0700 (Transmission Control System MIL Request) set during start-up in below freezing temperatures.
HONDA
Service Bulletin - The engine runs rough and makes a rattling noise, accompanied by DTC P0134 or P0135 due to a possible fuel injector leak causing a rich air/fuel (A/F) mixture that fouls the spark plug(s) and causing the PCM to misread the A/F sensor heater resistance. Other DTCs may also include: P0700, P0300, P219C, P219D, P…
SUBARU
"This bulletin announces availability of reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): • P0890: TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low • P0700: Transmission Control System (MIL Resquest)"
HONDA
Service Bulletin - A slight engine vibration and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is ON with DTC P0700 (Transmission Control System MIL Request) set during start-up in below freezing temperatures.
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123A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | A5 CABRIOLET ↗ | 2012 |
| Audi | A5 CABRIOLET ↗ | 2011 |
| Audi | A5 CABRIOLET ↗ | 2010 |
| Audi | RS 5 CABRIOLET ↗ | 2013 |
| Audi | RS5 ↗ | 2014 |
| Audi | RS5 ↗ | 2013 |
| Audi | S4 ↗ | 2014 |
| Audi | S4 ↗ | 2013 |
Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Transmission Control System Malfunction
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