OBD Guide

P00A5

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable idle
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Intake air temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Engine ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
  2. Check the sensor connector for oxidation or damage
  3. Measure the sensor resistance (compare with the norm)
  4. Check reference voltage and signal circuit
  5. Replace sensor if necessary

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