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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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So i have a check engine light on and the code is po113, I've tried clearing the light but it won't go off. I even disconnected the battery for 15 minutes. Even if the a sensor is plugged out the light should still clear for a minute or two is what I was informed of.

I looked up the code and found this out
- Faulty Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor
- Dirty air filter
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor harness is open or shorted
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor circuit poor electrical connectio

has anyone had this problem before?
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 04:58 AM
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Most likely a bad mass air flow sensor - it houses the intake air temp sensor as well.

if you had access to a bluetooth obd2 reader and an app like Torque, you could look at the reported intake temp and see if it jives with what it should be.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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mitsuguy is correct. The IAT is with the MAF. You can try cleaning the MAF with MAF cleaner. You can get one in any Auto Part store.


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