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1998 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5L V6 - P0700 and P0733/P0734 Codes: Gear Shift Issue & High RPM After Third Gear

Model: 98 Chrysler Cirrus Fault Code: P0700 Posted: 2014-11-16 14:35

While driving from a stoplight, I noticed the RPM suddenly jumped to over 3000 when transitioning into third gear. By the time I arrived home, the Check Engine light had activated. A diagnostic scan revealed codes P0733, P0734, P0700, and P700P. My vehicle is a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus with a 2.5L V6 engine. What could be causing this behavior? How can I diagnose and fix the issue?

Related fault codes

P0700

Comments (3)

Anonymous 2014-11-17 08:53

Check the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) circuit and its sensor for faults, as it plays a key role in gear shifting and transmission control.

Anonymous 2014-11-24 09:33

The 1998 Chrysler Cirrus with an automatic transmission does not have a traditional VSS; instead, the transmission relies on other sensors to determine speed. This means the issue may stem from another component.

Anonymous 2014-11-25 09:16

Verify the Output Shaft Speed Sensor and its wiring harness. The sensor is typically connected to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with a green/violet wire and grounded via a dark blue/brown wire. A faulty output shaft speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, high RPMs in third gear, and P0700-related codes.