OBD · Engine sensors

P0113 Intake air temperature sensor high input

Monitor

What this code means

P0113 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: engine sensors. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Severity: Monitor. You can drive normally but get it checked in the coming weeks. It may fail an MOT or roadworthiness test.

Most common causes

  1. Dirty mass air flow sensor#1

Cost of related repairs

Independent garageMain dealer
Mass air flow sensor£90 – £255£115 – £365

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.

Related problems

Frequently asked questions

What does code P0113 mean?

P0113: Intake air temperature sensor high input. P0113 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: engine sensors. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Can I drive with code P0113?

Monitor. You can drive normally but get it checked in the coming weeks. It may fail an MOT or roadworthiness test.

How much does it cost to fix P0113?

Mass air flow sensor: £90 – £255.

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.