Trouble code
P0113
Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
What P0113 means
The intake air temperature signal is higher than the sensor's normal range, usually an open circuit.
Symptoms you may notice
- Check engine light
- Hard starting when cold
- Slightly rough running
Common causes, cheapest first
- Failed intake air temperature sensor
- Open or corroded wiring
- Connector unplugged after intake work
Before you buy anythingOn many vehicles this sensor is built into the mass airflow sensor, so the fix is the same part. Check whether yours is separate before ordering.
What to do next
- Confirm the code with your own scan tool, or have it read free at a chain parts store.
- Decode your VIN so you know your exact engine and build date.
- Work down the causes above from cheapest to most expensive.
- Search NHTSA for a recall or service bulletin covering this symptom on your vehicle.
- Read the engine buying guide before ordering.
P0113 is a generic OBD-II code, standardized across every make and model sold in the US from 1996 onward. The meaning is the same on any vehicle; the specific part and its location are not.
Parts
Parts commonly needed for P0113
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Confirm fitment against your VIN on the listing page before ordering. A part that matches your year and model can still be wrong for your build date or engine code.