What are the common causes of P011C?

A charge air cooler temperature sensor reading off. An intake air temperature sensor reading off on bank 1. Corroded wiring on either sensor circuit. An intake leak on bank 1. A clogged charge air cooler.

Compare the charge air cooler and intake air temperature readings. Inspect both sensor connectors and wiring. Smoke test bank 1 for an intake leak. Clean the charge air cooler. Replace the sensor that reads off. Clear the code and retest.

P011C

Charge Air Cooler Temperature/Intake Air Temperature Correlation Bank 1

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

What it means

P011C means Charge Air Cooler Temperature/Intake Air Temperature Correlation Bank 1.

Check these first

A charge air cooler temperature sensor reading off
An intake air temperature sensor reading off on bank 1
Corroded wiring on either sensor circuit
An intake leak on bank 1
A clogged charge air cooler

What to do next

Compare the charge air cooler and intake air temperature readings
Inspect both sensor connectors and wiring
Smoke test bank 1 for an intake leak
Clean the charge air cooler
Replace the sensor that reads off
Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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