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P0113Powertrain

Intake air temperature circuit high input

Where to start

The intake air temperature sensor reads too high a resistance — usually an open circuit or an oxidised connector rather than the sensor itself. Check the connector before buying the part.

What to watch in live data

A code is not a diagnosis. It says which check failed, not which part to replace. Clearing it without repair only means the car will report it again in a few trips.

How to put together a report a mechanic will actually read

How the code is built

Letter — the systemPowertrain: engine and transmission
Common or the maker's ownGeneric code: the same on every car
Which part of the engineFuel and air metering
Number of the faultThe serial number inside that group — it does not say how serious the fault is

All codes in «Intake measuring sensors»

How the app helps

CarScan reads this code from your car through an OBD-II adapter, shows whether it is active now or only stored, names the module that reported it, and puts it into a plain-text report for your mechanic.

See what the app does

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What the letter and the four digits mean