P0700 Transmission Code (Oh Crap!)
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P0700 Transmission Code (Oh Crap!)
Recently I received a check engine light on my 2006 C6 Coupe. The dealer ran a diagnostic and came up with a module in the transmission was bad. Additionally, the dealer said there are metal shaving in the bottom of the trans pan. They are suggesting that I need to replace the transmission. Took the car to another shop and got the same diagnostic and suggested solution. The job looks to be about 4 thousand bucks. Am I that level of screwed, or might there be another solution short of buying another Corvette. No, I did not buy an extended warranty.
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Recently I received a check engine light on my 2006 C6 Coupe. The dealer ran a diagnostic and came up with a module in the transmission was bad. Additionally, the dealer said there are metal shaving in the bottom of the trans pan. They are suggesting that I need to replace the transmission. Took the car to another shop and got the same diagnostic and suggested solution. The job looks to be about 4 thousand bucks. Am I that level of screwed, or might there be another solution short of buying another Corvette. No, I did not buy an extended warranty.
Yes, it really sucks.
Personally, I'd find someone with a tech 2 to narrow down the code to identify the exact problem. A quick scan through my service manual doesn't spot 0700, but does have several 07XX codes. If you can determine what module is bad, just replace it, clean the pan, change the filter, refill fluid and drive it again. If there is a lot of crap in the fluid, repeat the fluid/filter change 1 or 2 more times at 50-100 mile intervals. You might get lucky and be under $500.
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Brand new A6 trans are available for about $2500. Used for half of that. You'll also need a torque converter,14 qts of fluid and either a new/used radiator or an aftermarket cooler. Flushing the cooler lines is a lot easier than trying to replace them. It's a full day on jackstands in your garage or 3-4 hours at your favorite indie shop for labor. I'd spring for a new shifter cable at the same time. So used and your sweat is $1600, plus $400-500 if someone else sweats. At the stealership you're probably closer to $5K for all new.
Yes, it really sucks.
Personally, I'd find someone with a tech 2 to narrow down the code to identify the exact problem. A quick scan through my service manual doesn't spot 0700, but does have several 07XX codes. If you can determine what module is bad, just replace it, clean the pan, change the filter, refill fluid and drive it again. If there is a lot of crap in the fluid, repeat the fluid/filter change 1 or 2 more times at 50-100 mile intervals. You might get lucky and be under $500.
Yes, it really sucks.
Personally, I'd find someone with a tech 2 to narrow down the code to identify the exact problem. A quick scan through my service manual doesn't spot 0700, but does have several 07XX codes. If you can determine what module is bad, just replace it, clean the pan, change the filter, refill fluid and drive it again. If there is a lot of crap in the fluid, repeat the fluid/filter change 1 or 2 more times at 50-100 mile intervals. You might get lucky and be under $500.
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Did I mention my car has an automatic trans. Will any C6 automatic transmission fit and function in my C6 Vette, or must I buy the same year C6 Automatic transmission as the car?
Last edited by gpruitt54; Oct 9, 2018 at 02:42 AM.
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I saw the reman A6's from GM as low as $1,900. during black Friday sales and come with a 2 or 3 year warranty.re and re at an "indie" shop for $500.
