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2004 Grand Caravan P0700 Transmission Code: Causes and Solutions at 58,000 Miles

Model: 2004 Grand Caravan Fault Code: P0700 Posted: 2008-08-02 15:23

I've received a P0700 diagnostic trouble code on my 2004 Grand Caravan, which indicates a transmission issue. While I haven't noticed any noticeable shifting problems, the vehicle occasionally fails to enter reverse immediately—this doesn't happen every time but is consistent enough to be concerning. The van has accumulated 58,000 miles. I'm looking for insight into what might be causing this code and whether it requires repair or further diagnostics. Additionally, there's another specific transmission-related code (such as P1765) that I plan to verify soon and will update once confirmed.

Related fault codes
P0700
Comments (4)
Anonymous 2008-08-02 18:07

Could you please confirm the second transmission code you're seeing? That would help narrow down potential causes.

Anonymous 2008-08-02 18:19

I'll have my vehicle checked by tomorrow at the latest. To clarify, P0700 is indeed a generic transmission diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that points to an issue within the transmission system.

Anonymous 2008-08-03 10:42

The P0700 code essentially signals that there's a detected fault in the transmission control module or related components, even if symptoms are subtle.

Anonymous 2008-08-03 11:36

The check engine light was off today—this might suggest the issue is intermittent or not currently active, but it still warrants monitoring.