P0701 OBD II Trouble Code Transmission Control System Range/Performance

Symptoms of P0701 OBD II Trouble Code

  • Erratic transmission shift patterns
  • Failure of the transmission to shift
  • Diminished fuel efficiency
  • Transmission slippage
  • Delayed transmission engagement
  • Other transmission related codes

Common Causes of P0701 OBD II Trouble Code

  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Substandard transmission fluid
  • Transmission sensor failure
  • Open or shorted circuits in the transmission control system
  • Mechanical (internal) transmission failure
  • Torque converter defects
  • Defective transmission controller or PCM programming error

Severity of P0701 OBD II Trouble Code

If this code is stored, you may have noticed that your transmission shifts much more harshly than normal. This is due to the transmission control system being placed in limp-in mode. In this mode, transmission pump pressure is dramatically increased. This mode is not meant for long-term use. If your vehicle has exhibited a code P0701, it should be diagnosed immediately.