Every couple months or so I have problems with my transmi...
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DavidG
486 days ago
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Have you had the vehicle scanned for codes?
Do you know which code is stored?
Customer
486 days ago
P0700 was the code
DavidG
486 days ago
P0700 is an engine code which indicates there is a fault in the Transmission Control Module (TCM)
A fully functional scan tool is required to scan the TCM for codes.
A common failure on your vehicle is for the range position sensor. It can cause the P0700 code and cause the trans to go into failsafe mode where it will start out in high gear.
When the failure occurs, does the gear indicator on the dash flash or display an incorrect gear?
Customer
486 days ago
It has a couple times yes. It flashes as if it does not what gear the car is in
DavidG
486 days ago
That would indicate that the transmission range sensor has failed. This sensor is what tells the computer which gear you have selected.
My reference shows the swich calls for .5/hr of labor with a part MSRP just under $60. Actual labor and part prices will be set by the repair facility you use.
Customer
486 days ago
Thank you so much. I will get that taken care of. Is there only transmission range sensor in the car?also why dies the problem go away for a little bit then come back?Does\*Is there only one transmission range sensor in cars?
DavidG
486 days ago
Yes, there is only one range sensor. There are many other sensors for the transmission however.
Problems can be intermittent for various reasons, which could be triggered by heat or vibration.
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