P0700 — Transmission control system — malfunction
Reference detail for fault code P0700 on the DQ250 DSG transmission family.
What P0700 indicates
The DQ250 transmission control unit stores P0700 when it detects the following condition: Transmission control system — malfunction. A general transmission control fault: the control unit has detected a malfunction in the transmission system that is not tied to one specific component. Codes stored at the same time usually point to the actual cause. A stored code does not by itself prove that a part has failed. Before replacing anything, check the live data, wiring, connectors, power supply and fluid condition, and confirm the fault on the vehicle.
Symptoms
- Emergency mode
- Harsh or missing shifts
- Transmission warning light
Possible causes
- Faults stored in other categories at the same time
- Power supply or wiring problem
- Mechatronic unit fault
Related components
Transmission control unit (TCU) · Mechatronic unit
| Fault code | P0700 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | DQ250 (6-speed wet DSG) |
| Factory code | 02E |
| Category | Transmission control |
| Status | Documented — review advised |
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