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DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area

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P1970 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION CHART

DTC detecting condition Trouble area
P1970: Sensor Ground Circuit Malfunction 
Ground circuit of following sensors is open circuit for specified times.
  • CVT fluid temperature sensor
  • Primary pressure sensor
  • Secondary pressure sensor

(1 D/C detection logic)
  • Primary pulley speed sensor and/or its circuit
  • Secondary pulley speed sensor and/or its circuit
  • CVT fluid temperature sensor (CVT assembly) and/or its circuit
  • Sensor ground circuit
  • TCM