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P0096 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0096 means

P0096
Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module judged the Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • poor connection
  • IAT sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0096

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

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

096

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0096

What does P0096 mean?

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1. The control module judged the Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions.

Is P0096 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0096 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0096 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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