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P0112Severity: Low

P0112 – Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Low Input

The IAT sensor reports a very low (short-circuit) signal.

What it means

The intake air temperature sensor reports low resistance indicating very high temp/short. It's usually a wiring or sensor fault.

Symptoms

  • Check-engine light
  • Minor performance/fuel changes

Common causes

  • Shorted wiring
  • Faulty IAT sensor
  • Connector issue
  • IAT-in-MAF failure

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Frequently asked questions

What does trouble code P0112 mean?

P0112 – Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Low Input. The intake air temperature sensor reports low resistance indicating very high temp/short. It's usually a wiring or sensor fault.

Can I drive with a P0112 code?

It's usually not urgent, but finding and fixing the cause matters for emissions and fuel economy.

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