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P0870 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P0870 means

P0870
Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit Generic · transmission Data confidence 90%

The control module detected improper operation of the Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • poor connection
  • TFP sensor
  • ECM/PCM/TCM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0870

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

870

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0870

What does P0870 mean?

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit. The control module detected improper operation of the Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C circuit.

Is P0870 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0870 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0870 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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