What does code P0113 mean?

P0113 — High input from IAT sensor. ECM interprets it as sub-zero intake air and floods the mixture. Belongs to the powertrain.sensor system. Severity: warning.

What are the common causes of P0113?

Break in IAT ground wire; Signal wire shorted to +5V supply; Failed IAT sensor — open thermistor; Damaged connector, corroded contacts; Chafed wiring near a bracket

Can I drive with code P0113?

Limited: reaching the nearest workshop is fine, but avoid long trips. May progress into a more serious fault.

How do I diagnose P0113?

Read the code and freeze-frame with a scanner, check related-system errors, inspect the components listed (wiring, connectors, sensors). See the "How to diagnose" section above for the full step-by-step.

How do I clear code P0113?

The code can be cleared via an OBD-II scanner (e.g. ELM327 + the Car Diagnostics app): plug the adapter into the OBD port, go to Errors → Clear. If the underlying cause isn't fixed, the code will return within a few drive cycles.

OBD-II Code P0113 — Car Diagnostics Platform

What it means

Common causes

Break in IAT ground wire
Signal wire shorted to +5V supply
Failed IAT sensor — open thermistor
Damaged connector, corroded contacts
Chafed wiring near a bracket
IAT built into MAF — must replace entire unit

How to diagnose

01
Read all stored and pending codes with an OBD-II adapter — get the full picture, not just the one code.
02
Capture freeze-frame data (RPM, coolant temperature, engine load) at the exact moment the code triggered.
03
Inspect the named subsystem with our app's AI explanation — get vehicle-specific causes for your make, model and year.

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