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P0098 — Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High Bank 1

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P0098

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Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High Bank 1

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Causes

  • Open or high-resistance wiring between IAT2 sensor and ECM (broken wire, pulled-apart connector)
  • Disconnected, corroded, or damaged sensor connector pins
  • Failed IAT sensor (open internal thermistor)
  • Short or leakage to battery/ignition voltage in the signal/reference circuit
  • ECM internal fault or damaged input (less common)
  • Water intrusion or contamination at the sensor or connector

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
  • Stored P0098 trouble code (may be accompanied by related IAT codes)
  • Possible poor fuel metering or drivability complaints (rough idle, hesitation) if ECU uses IAT for fueling
  • Reduced fuel economy or incorrect cold-start behavior
  • Engine runs normally at times if fault is intermittent

What to check

  • Read and record freeze frame/live data for IAT2 (Bank 1) and related sensors
  • Visually inspect IAT2 sensor and connector for corrosion, damage, or contamination
  • Wiggle test wiring and connector while monitoring live IAT2 sensor voltage for intermittent changes
  • Backprobe signal, reference, and ground pins at the sensor with key ON (engine OFF) and note voltages
  • Measure sensor resistance across sensor terminals at known ambient temperature (with sensor disconnected)
  • Check continuity between sensor connector and ECM connector and inspect for opens/shorts to power or ground

Signal parameters

  • Normal IAT signal: varies with air temperature (typically between ~0.3 V and ~4.5 V depending on design and temp)
  • Circuit High condition: signal held near reference/pull-up voltage (commonly ≈4.5–5.0 V) or reads as open
  • NTC thermistor behavior: resistance decreases as intake air temperature increases (typical ambient resistance is usually in the kilo-ohm range)
  • Open-sensor: resistance reads very high or infinite; voltage held at reference/pull-up when backprobed

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Retrieve codes and freeze-frame; note whether the code is current or historic and any related codes (IAT1, ECT, MAF).
  2. Visually inspect the IAT2 sensor and wiring harness at the intake and along the run to the ECM for damage, corrosion, or contamination. Repair obvious issues.
  3. With key ON (engine OFF) backprobe the sensor connector: identify signal, reference (if present), and ground. Verify reference voltage present (typically ~5 V or ECU-specific reference) and good ground.
  4. Measure the sensor signal voltage. A circuit-high fault typically shows signal near the reference/pull-up (≈4.5–5.0 V). If so, check for open circuit or short to battery voltage.
  5. Disconnect the sensor and measure its resistance across the terminals at ambient temperature. Compare to expected thermistor behavior (resistance should be finite and decrease with heat). An open or infinite resistance indicates a failed sensor.
  6. Check continuity between the sensor connector and the ECM input pin for opens. Also check for unintended continuity (shorts) to battery positive on the signal/reference wire and for shorts to other circuits.
  7. If wiring and sensor check good, swap with a known-good identical sensor (if available) or temporarily connect a compatible sensor to verify operation.
  8. If the circuit and sensor are good but fault persists, check for ECM input faults or perform ECU diagnostics per manufacturer procedures.
  9. Clear codes and perform a road or run test to verify repair. Re-scan to confirm no return of P0098.

Likely causes

  • Broken or bent pin in sensor plug causing open circuit
  • Corroded connector causing intermittent/open signal
  • Sensor wiring chafed and broken (open) between sensor and ECU
  • Sensor element failed open (thermistor open at all temperatures)
  • Aftermarket or incorrect sensor with different resistance characteristics

Fault status

⚠️ Status
ECM detected an intake air temperature sensor (IAT2, Bank 1) signal voltage above the valid range, indicating an open/high circuit condition. Suspect open wiring, connector fault, failed sensor, or short to battery voltage.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-1.5 hours
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