Can't get rid of code p0700
 

Help me out on this one guys. My 02 Durango had the engine light come on and the trans was put into limp mode. I pulled a 700 code out of it. I checked the fluid level of the trans and it was a quart low. (yes I know that's alot for a trans). I topped the fluid off and erased the code. It shifted fine and the light stayed off for about 3 days, then back on and back into limp mode. Same 700 code. This time I replaced the rear speed sensor, then erased the code. Lasted 2 days this time. I let it go for a few days, then erased the code again. This time it lasted 1 day. What the hell could it be ? The trans shifts great when the light is not on so I see no major damage possible.
I was gonna do a fluid filter change this weekend, but the weather sucks.It does have about 60,000 miles on it so I know it needs a filter change, BUT could that be my light problem ?
Thanks, Dan

RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

because the p700 is a tranny code all that codes says is that u have a prob with the tranny haft to have the tranny comuter scanned and see what is and go from there

RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

How does one do that ? Can you buy a scanner that will do it, Or is this one of the $5,000. computers?
Hate involving mechanics on my vehicles, it never turns out good.

RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

as stated above the P0700 is directly related to the trans comp

P0700 Transmission Control System Malfunction

only an actaul scan tool, not a code puller from autozone, can gain acces to the trans control unit

i would reccomend going to a shop and having them do it, i know it sucks paying their prices as i am a tech at a shop and have been on both sides of that fence, but most times your paying for good work, as long as you go to a good shop, i would personally go to dodge dealer

keep us informed on your progress

RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

I just looked up a reader that will do the chysler trans codes also. It is
$250. for the scan tool and $150. for the add on for chysler. Is this a decent price? The brand is auto enginuity. That was just one of the first ones I looked up quick.
What are the decent ones out there for about the same price ? I figure for as many times as I will use this and let friends borrow it, I may as well just buy one and be done with it.

RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

[align=left]the auto enginuity setup is a great system, you dont really need the chysler addon unless you want to do dealer specific code pulls, or testing of every solenoid or electrical component on the car
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RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

For the price of that reader I would have a dealership pull the code (or at least look into how much the dealership would charge to pull the code).

RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

dealer would charge around 1/2 hour to 1 hour of labor

that 'reader' is not just a reader, is it a full fledged scantool, for the home mechanic

www.autoenginuity.com

RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

Well as long as it's put to good use and not sitting around collecting dust then go for it.

RE: Can't get rid of code p0700
 

would I NOT need the add on if I wanted to read the transmission codes past the 0700 ?