DTC P0070
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0070

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit

Symptom Byte Information:Symptom Byte List

Circuit/System Description

Circuit

Description

Signal circuit

The sensor resistance varies with temperature.

    Components
  • B9 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
  • P16 Instrument Cluster

The input voltage varies depending on the temperature of the sensor.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition On

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The internal fault detection is handled inside the control module. No external circuit diagnosis is involved.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type B DTC

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type B DTC

Diagnostic Aids

DTC P0070 is set in case the battery was disconnected or the control module was re-programmed.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Master Electrical Component List

Description and Operation

Instrument Cluster Description and Operation

Electrical Information ReferenceDTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System VerificationRepair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair:Diagnostic Repair Verification