P00A1 OBD-II: Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit
P00A1 Severity
Will P00A1 go away on its own?
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
What causes OBD-II fault code P00A1?
The Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensors tell the engine control module (PCM) the temperature of the air going into an out of the charge air cooler assembly. The Charge Air Cooler Assembly cools the air coming out of the turbocharger before the air goes into the engine. If the PCM detects an incorrect signal from the Charge Air Cooler Sensor, the PCM will set code P00A1.
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OBD II Fault Code
- OBD II P00A1
OBD-II Code Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure is defined as a Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit
The Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensors tell the engine control module (PCM) the temperature of the air going into an out of the charge air cooler assembly. The Charge Air Cooler Assembly cools the air coming out of the turbocharger before the air goes into the engine. If the PCM detects an incorrect signal from the Charge Air Cooler Sensor, the PCM will set code P00A1.
Common Problems That Trigger the P00A1 Code
- Charge air temperature failure
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
- Wiring issue
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