P0073
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit A High
What it means
P0073 means Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit A High.
Where it lives
For P0073, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0073 reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- An open in the AAT sensor signal wire
- A failed AAT sensor reading above range
- Corrosion or damage at the AAT sensor connector
- High resistance in the AAT sensor circuit
- A fault in the ECM AAT input
What to do next
- Read the AAT sensor value on a scan tool
- Test the AAT signal wire for an open
- Measure AAT sensor resistance and compare it to spec
- Inspect the AAT connector and wiring for damage
- Replace the AAT sensor if it reads above range
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.