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P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0073 means

P0073
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module detected that the signal in the Ambient Air Temperature circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • outside air temperature sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0073

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

073

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0073

What does P0073 mean?

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input. The control module detected that the signal in the Ambient Air Temperature circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Is P0073 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0073 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0073 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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