OBD Guide

P00AD

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High 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
  • The engine goes into emergency mode

Causes

  • Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Problems with the engine ECU
  • Sensor contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the IAT sensor wiring harness
  2. Inspect the sensor connector for damage or corrosion.
  3. Check IAT sensor resistance (compare with factory specifications)
  4. Replace IAT sensor if necessary
  5. Clear error codes and check if P00AD returns

Related codes

Error P00AD by Vehicle Brand