B0173

Output Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect operation of the climate control system
Incorrect cabin temperature
Check Engine light comes on
Possible errors in the operation of the heating system

Causes

Malfunction of outlet air temperature sensor 1
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Malfunction of the climate control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
Check the contacts in the sensor connector
Replace outlet air temperature sensor 1
Check the operation of the climate control unit

Related codes

B0174 B0175 B0176