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P0113 Ford Code - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Input

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0113 Ford?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

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How to Fix the DTC P0113 Ford?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0113 Ford code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P0113 Ford Code Mean?

The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor is a thermistor device in which resistance changes with temperature. The resistance of a thermistor decreases as the temperature increases, and the resistance increases as the temperature decreases. The varying resistance affects the voltage drop across the sensor pins and provides electrical signals to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) corresponding to temperature.
Thermistor-type sensors are considered passive sensors. A passive sensor is connected to a voltage divider network so that varying the resistance of the passive sensor causes a variation in total current flow. The voltage that is dropped across a fixed resistor in a series with the sensor resistor determines the voltage signal at the PCM. This voltage signal is equal to the reference voltage minus the voltage drop across the fixed resistor.
The IAT sensor provides air temperature information to the PCM. The PCM uses the air temperature information as a correction factor in the calculation of fuel, spark, and airflow.
The IAT sensor provides a quicker temperature change response time than the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) or Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor.
Currently, there are 2 types of IAT sensors used, a stand-alone and an integrated type. Both types function the same, however, the integrated type is incorporated into the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, the Manifold Absolute Pressure and Temperature (MAPT) Sensor, or the Turbocharger Intake Pressure and Temperature (TCIPT) Sensor instead of being a stand-alone sensor.
This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set if the IAT Sensor signal is greater than the self-test maximum.
P0113 Ford Code - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Input

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