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DTC P1700: Transmission Control Module Requested Mil Illumination: Description

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) uses the Controller Area Network (CAN) to communicate with the Engine Control Module (ECM). If the ECM detects that the TCM has set a non-emission related transmission code and is requesting the Service Vehicle Soon (SVS) message on the Driver Information Center (DIC), DTC P1700 sets.