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Diagnostic reference · P0097

P0097

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low Bank 1

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0097 means Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low Bank 1.

Where it lives

For P0097, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0097 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the sensor 2 signal wire
  • A sensor 2 with low resistance
  • Water in the sensor 2 connector pulling the signal low
  • A chafed harness shorting against the engine
  • A faulty ECM input

What to do next

  1. Read the sensor 2 value and check for a fixed low reading
  2. Inspect the sensor 2 connector for water or corrosion
  3. Test the signal wire for a short to ground
  4. Measure sensor 2 resistance against a chart
  5. Replace the intake air temperature sensor 2 if the resistance is low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.