Circuit Description
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) request circuit signals the engine control module (ECM) that the transmission control module (TCM) is requesting MIL illumination.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0700 Transmission Control Module (TCM) Requested MIL Illumination
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON for more than 7 seconds. |
| • | DTC P0802 has ran and passed. |
| • | DTC P0700 runs continuously. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM is requesting MIL illumination or the MIL request circuit is shorted to ground.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool. |
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check -Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
Connect a scan tool. Are there any transmission DTCs set? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 5 | |
3 | Diagnose and repair any transmission DTCs. Are there any transmission DTCs? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | Go to Step 4 |
4 |
Does the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Intermittent Conditions |
5 |
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | B+ | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Test the MIL request circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Test for shorted terminals and for intermittent and poor connections at the TCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Repairing Connector Terminals , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Test for shorted terminals and for intermittent and poor connections at the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Repairing Connector Terminals , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- |
10 | Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- |
11 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 12 |
12 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | System OK |
