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Diagnostic reference · P00D9

P00D9

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B

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

What it means

P00D9 means Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B.

Where it lives

For P00D9, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P00D9 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed ambient air temperature sensor B
  • An open or short in the sensor B wiring
  • A corroded sensor B connector
  • A sensor B that is out of calibration
  • A faulty ECM input for sensor B

What to do next

  1. Read the ambient air temperature on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the sensor B connector and wiring
  3. Test the sensor B resistance against spec
  4. Replace sensor B if it is out of range
  5. Check the ECM if the signal stays wrong
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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