Possible causes

– Faulty Intake Air Temperature sensor
– Intake Air Temperature sensor harness is open or shorted
– Intake Air Temperature sensor circuit poor electrical connection

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0096 Description

The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor contains a semiconductor device which changes the resistance based on the temperature (a thermistor). The IAT sensor is located in the air intake passage of the engine air induction system. The IAT sensor has a signal circuit and a ground circuit.

P0096 Information for specific makes

P0096 ACURA
P0096 AUDI
P0096 FORD
P0096 HONDA
P0096 LEXUS
P0096 MAZDA
P0096 MITSUBISHI
P0096 TOYOTA
P0096 VOLKSWAGEN