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P0113 Intake air temperature sensor reads too high

Generic SAE definitionIntake air temperature sensor 1 circuit high

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Check this first

Check that the sensor's plug is on properly – it's usually in the intake tube or built into the air flow sensor.

What usually fixes it

In the order a good shop checks them. Typical total: $57–$171 at $130 an hour.

  1. Connector or wiring

    $57–$121

    A loose or corroded plug looks like an open circuit.

  2. Intake air temperature sensor

    $72–$171

    The sensor itself fails open.

Code titles are the generic SAE definitions. Prices are typical US parts and labor for a common car or light truck – a guide for judging a quote, not a quote. Always confirm a repair against the vehicle in front of you.

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