Intake Air Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit Low Bank 2
IAT sensor 3 bank 2 signal voltage below expected range. The intake air temperature sensor feeds the ECM's density calculation — a drifted reading miscalculates fuel mass and pushes mixture lean (cold reading) or rich (hot reading).
Affected components
- Iat sensor 3
- Sensor wiring
Common causes
- High likelihood: Signal wire shorted to ground
- Low likelihood: Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Low likelihood: Harness chafing through insulation
Diagnostic notes
- The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate
- This code can affect emissions
Related codes
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Diagnostic information is provided for reference only. Confirm the code with a compatible scan tool and follow the vehicle manufacturer's service procedures before replacing components.