C0070

2/4 Wheel Drive Status Input

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable all-wheel drive operation
Inability to switch between 2WD and 4WD modes
Check engine light is on
Activating transmission emergency mode

Causes

Actuator position sensor malfunction
Wiring harness damage
Oxidation of contacts in connectors
Drive mode switch malfunction
Problems with the transmission control module

How to Fix

Check the condition of the wiring harness and connectors
Check the functionality of the drive position sensor
Test the drive mode switch
Scan the system for other related errors
If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

C0071 C0072 C0073 P0700