P00EC

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Bank 1

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation at idle
Increased fuel consumption
Reduced engine power
Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

Open or shorted sensor wiring harness
Oxidation of sensor contacts
Intake air temperature sensor malfunction
Connection problems in the sensor connector

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness and sensor connector
Clean the sensor contacts from oxidation
Check the resistance of the intake air sensor
Replace the intake air temperature sensor if necessary
Reset the error code and check for its reappearance

Related codes

P0070 P0071 P0072 P0073