Code
P2199
LAND ROVER
P — Powertrain
Intake air temperature 1/2 correlation
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AI status
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Causes
- Faulty IAT sensor (either sensor 1 or 2)
- Damaged wiring or chafed harness between sensors and PCM
- Corroded, loose or contaminated connector(s) at one or both sensors
- Sensors swapped or installed in incorrect locations after service
- Intake air leaks or modifications causing sensor reading differences
- Poor ground or power supply to sensor circuit
Symptoms
- MIL (check engine light) illuminated
- Inconsistent IAT readings on live data (one sensor far from ambient/other sensor)
- Hard start or rough idle under some conditions
- Reduced fuel economy or poor driveability
- Possible fuel trim abnormalities or transient fueling issues
What to check
- Read and record freeze frame and live data for IAT1 and IAT2 with engine cold and warm
- Compare both IAT values to ambient air temperature and each other
- Inspect sensor connectors, wiring and grounds for damage, corrosion or looseness
- Backprobe both sensor signal and reference/ground circuits with multimeter or scope
- Measure sensor resistance at known ambient temperatures (engine off) and compare to specification
- Wiggle test wiring while monitoring live data for intermittent changes
Signal parameters
- IAT sensors are negative temperature coefficient thermistors — resistance falls as temperature rises
- Expected signal behaviour: both IATs should track similarly and change smoothly with ambient/temp (no sudden jumps)
- Typical voltage range on the IAT signal: ~0.3–4.7 V depending on temperature and circuit (varies by vehicle)
- Resistance behavior: high at cold, lower at hot; sensors commonly fall in the low kiloohm range at ambient temperature (refer to Land Rover specification for exact Ohms/°C)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve P2199 and any related codes; record freeze-frame and live IAT1/IAT2 values (cold start and after warm-up).
- Visually inspect both IAT sensors, connectors and wiring for damage, corrosion, or incorrect routing. Repair any obvious issues.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF), backprobe each IAT signal and ground. Verify reference voltage/ground are present and stable. Compare voltages to each other and to expected ranges.
- Measure each sensor's resistance at ambient temperature (engine cold). Confirm resistances are within manufacturer spec or that both sensors are similar. Replace any sensor with out-of-spec resistance.
- Start engine and monitor live IAT1 and IAT2 while warming up. Both should rise and track closely. If one is erratic or doesn’t change, suspect that sensor or its wiring.
- Perform a wiggle test of the harness while monitoring live data to locate intermittent wiring faults. Check continuity to PCM if possible.
- If wiring and sensors check normal but correlation fault persists, inspect for intake modifications that alter sensor exposure. Temporarily swapping sensors (if identical and accessible) can help isolate sensor vs. wiring/ECU.
- If wiring and sensors both test good, check PCM for software updates/TSBs. Consider ECU fault if all circuits verified. Clear codes and road test after repairs.
Likely causes
- Failed IAT sensor 1 or 2 (most common)
- Wiring open, short to power/ground, or high resistance connector at one sensor
- Connector contamination or corrosion causing intermittent high resistance
- Sensor installed in different thermal location (aftermarket intake)
Fault status
Status
Intake air temperature sensor 1/2 correlation — PCM detected inconsistent signals between IAT sensors 1 and 2 exceeding expected limits; fault stored and MIL may be set.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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