DTC P007A-15: Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Bank 1 Circuit Short to Battery or Open [11/2021 - ]: Description

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Refer to DTC P007A-11.

Refer to DESCRIPTION

HINT:

When DTC P007A-15 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the intake air temperature is estimated to be 45°C (113°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Note
P007A-15	Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Bank 1 Circuit Short to Battery or Open	The intake air temperature sensor output voltage is higher than 4.9 V for 3 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Open or short in intake air temperature sensor circuit Intake air temperature sensor (No. 1 turbo pressure sensor) ECM	Does not come on	SAE Code: P007D

HINT:

When this DTC is output, check the intake air temperature (for No. 1 turbo pressure sensor) in the Data List. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Intake Air Temperature B1S1 (Turbo).

DTC No.	Intake Air Temperature B1S1 (Turbo)	Malfunction
P007A-15	-40°C (-40°F)	Short in THIM circuit to power source circuit Open in THIM circuit Open in EPIM circuit

If the Data List values is normal it may be due to a temporary recovery from the malfunction condition. Check for intermittent problems.