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P0113 Intake air temperature sensor reads too cold

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P0113 means: Intake air temperature sensor reads too cold. This sensor tells the engine computer how warm the incoming air is. OK to drive, but have it checked soon. The repair usually costs about €40–200 in Estonia. The most common cause: connector or wire. Other possible causes: sensor has failed, MAF sensor, if the temperature sensor is built into it.

Is it safe to drive?OK to driveOK to drive, but have it checked soon.
Typical repair cost€40–200parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

This sensor tells the engine computer how warm the incoming air is. It is often built into the mass air flow sensor. Usually a connector is loose or a wire is broken. The sensor then reports very cold air.

What could be wrong

  1. 1Connector or wire
  2. 2Sensor has failed
  3. 3MAF sensor, if the temperature sensor is built into it

What you can check yourself

Check the sensor connector. You can keep driving, but fuel consumption may rise a little. You can do the simpler checks yourself.

How we fix it

  1. We compare the reading with the outside temperature
  2. We repair the wire or connector
  3. We replace the sensor

Standard SAE description: Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0113 mean?

Intake air temperature sensor reads too cold. This sensor tells the engine computer how warm the incoming air is. It is often built into the mass air flow sensor. Usually a connector is loose or a wire is broken. The sensor then reports very cold air.

Can I drive with code P0113?

OK to drive, but have it checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0113?

Roughly €40–200 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0113 fixed?

We compare the reading with the outside temperature. We repair the wire or connector. We replace the sensor.

Related codes

P0100Fault in the mass air flow sensor wiringP0102Mass air flow sensor signal too lowP0103Mass air flow sensor signal too highP0105Fault in the intake pressure (MAP) sensor wiringP0106Intake pressure (MAP) sensor reads wrongP0107Intake pressure (MAP) sensor signal too lowP0108Intake pressure (MAP) sensor signal too highP0110Fault in the intake air temperature sensor wiring

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.

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