False Intake Air Temp Sensor Code Corrected With PCM Update on Kia Optima
Problem overview
The Check Engine Light may erroneously illuminate, signifying a fault in the intake air temperature circuit. If no fault is found in the sensor or wiring, a simple reprogramming of the powertrain control module (PCM) may fix the problem.
13 people reported this problem
3 commentsKia Optima vehicles with this problem
Average mileage: 98,695 miles
(80,144 - 116,000)
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