Circuit Description

The Transaxle Control Module (TCM) and the Engine Control Module (ECM) are connected through the serial data link circuit. The TCM sends a Class-II P-code status message to the ECM every 100 milliseconds to confirm the transmission is functioning correctly.

If the TCM detects either an A- or B-type malfunction within the transmission, the TCM will send to the ECM a P-code status message to turn the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON and set DTC P0700.