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Diagnostic reference · P0540

P0540

Intake Air Heater A Circuit

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0540 means Intake Air Heater A Circuit.

Check these first

  • A failed intake air heater element
  • A bad intake air heater relay
  • A blown intake air heater fuse
  • Corroded heater circuit wiring
  • A short or open in the heater circuit

What to do next

  1. Check the heater fuse and relay
  2. Measure the heater element resistance
  3. Inspect the heater wiring for corrosion
  4. Command the heater on and check for voltage at the element
  5. Replace the intake air heater if the element is bad
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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