What does this code mean?
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Manufacturer wording
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P0070-15Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short To Battery Or OpenP0070-11Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short To GroundManufacturer communications
11Original wording in English
CHRYSLER
Reported code forms P0070-15
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor 2023-24MY RU Ambient Air Temperature Sensor not reading temp correctly or setting DTC P0073, P0070-15. Before ordering a new sensor, make sure to disconnect and connect sensor and drive…
CHRYSLER
Reported code forms P0070
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated. U11E9 Lost Communication With AGS. Ambient Air Temp Incorrectly Displayed. P0070 And P0073 Set for Ambient Air Temp Senso
CHRYSLER, DODGE
Reported code forms P0070
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated. U11E9 Lost Communication With AGS. Ambient Air Temp Incorrectly Displayed. P0070 And P0073 Set For Ambient Air Temp Sensor
CHRYSLER
Reported code forms P0070-11 P0070-15
Water Intrusion and Corrosion in Connector XY101A This bulletin involves using zip ties and vinyl tape to reseal G917a. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further…
CHRYSLER
Reported code forms P0070-11 P0070-15
Water Intrusion and Corrosion in Connector XY101A This bulletin involves using zip ties and vinyl tape to reseal G917a. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further…
CHRYSLER, JEEP, RAM
Reported code forms P0070-15
Ambient Air Temperature Missing, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Lamp On, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0070-15 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short to Battery or Open, P0073 Ambient Air Temperature…
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