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P0113Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High

What it means

The intake air temperature sensor signal voltage is too high. For this type of sensor that means the ECU sees an impossibly low temperature (about −40 °C), usually because the circuit is open. The ECU uses intake air temperature to correct fuelling and ignition timing.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Usually little effect on driving
  • Possibly harder starting or slightly higher fuel use

Common causes

  • Open signal or ground wire
  • Unplugged or corroded connector
  • Open circuit inside the sensor

What to check first

  1. Live data shows about −40 °C
  2. Bridge the connector terminals with a jumper: the reading should jump to a very high value
  3. Measure the sensor resistance (OL means it is open)
Can I drive with P0113? Usually yes. P0113 rarely affects how the car drives, but it keeps the check engine light on and can fail an emissions test.

Generic OBD-II meaning. Manufacturer-specific meanings and checks can differ; always check the service information for the car.

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What does P0113 mean?

P0113: Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High. The intake air temperature sensor signal voltage is too high. For this type of sensor that means the ECU sees an impossibly low temperature (about −40 °C), usually because the circuit is open. The ECU uses intake air temperature to correct fuelling and ignition timing.

What are the symptoms of P0113?

Check engine light. Usually little effect on driving. Possibly harder starting or slightly higher fuel use.

What causes P0113?

Open signal or ground wire. Unplugged or corroded connector. Open circuit inside the sensor.

How do you diagnose P0113?

1. Live data shows about −40 °C 2. Bridge the connector terminals with a jumper: the reading should jump to a very high value 3. Measure the sensor resistance (OL means it is open)

Can I drive with P0113?

Usually yes. P0113 rarely affects how the car drives, but it keeps the check engine light on and can fail an emissions test.