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C0070

Electronic Stability Control System

1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L I4

Moderate SeverityChassisGeneric (SAE)

Description

General malfunction in the vehicle stability control system.

Symptoms

  • Stability control light on
  • Traction control disabled
  • VSC/ESC OFF warning

Common Causes

  • Faulty steering angle sensor
  • Yaw rate sensor failure
  • ABS issue affecting stability system
  • Module failure

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Scan for all chassis codes
  2. Test steering angle sensor
  3. Check yaw rate sensor
  4. Test ABS system
  5. Perform steering angle calibration

Repair Notes

Often requires steering angle sensor calibration after alignment or battery disconnect.

Related Codes

C0071Yaw Rate Sensor CircuitC0076Steering Angle Sensor Circuit

Other Chassis Codes

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Pontiac Bonneville GXP

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Pontiac Bonneville SSEi

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Pontiac Bonneville SSEi

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Pontiac Firebird

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Common Questions

What does code C0070 mean on a 1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire?

C0070 stands for "Electronic Stability Control System". General malfunction in the vehicle stability control system.

What are the symptoms of C0070 on a Pontiac Sunfire?

Common symptoms of C0070 include: Stability control light on, Traction control disabled, VSC/ESC OFF warning.

What causes C0070 on a 1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire?

Common causes of C0070 include: Faulty steering angle sensor, Yaw rate sensor failure, ABS issue affecting stability system, Module failure.

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