OBD Guide

P00A6

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

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

Causes

  • Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Engine ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the IAT sensor wiring harness
  2. Check connections and contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Check IAT sensor resistance according to specifications
  4. Replace IAT sensor if faulty
  5. Clear error codes and check if error is returned

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