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P0540 Severity
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.
The Intake Air Heater warms the air going into the engine on cold startups. If the engine control module (PCM) detects a failure in the Intake Air Heater or its wiring, it will set code P0540.
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OBD-II Code P0540 is defined as a Intake Air Heater "A" Circuit
The Intake Air Heater warms the air going into the engine on cold startups. If the engine control module (PCM) detects a failure in the Intake Air Heater or its wiring, it will set code P0540.