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Diagnostic reference · P070A

P070A

Transmission Fluid Level Sensor Circuit

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P070A means Transmission Fluid Level Sensor Circuit.

Where it lives

For P070A, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P070A reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed transmission fluid level sensor
  • An open or short in the level sensor circuit
  • A corroded level sensor connector
  • Low transmission fluid
  • A faulty TCM

What to do next

  1. Check the transmission fluid level
  2. Read the fluid level sensor on a scan tool
  3. Inspect the sensor circuit and connector
  4. Test the sensor supply and ground
  5. Replace the fluid level sensor
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.