Intake air temperature sensor 2 for bank 2 is the second air temperature sensor in the intake path of the second cylinder bank, for example in the intake manifold behind the charge air cooler on engines with two intake paths. For P00A7, the sensor signal is below its valid range. With the usual voltage-type NTC sensor this means a short to ground, and the control module reads an extremely high temperature; some manufacturers use sensors with a frequency output, where a low signal instead corresponds to an extremely low temperature (open circuit or short to ground). No manufacturer description naming this exact code was found. Bank 2 codes occur only on engines with two separate intake or charge-air paths, one per cylinder bank.
Low severity. Can I keep driving?Yes, you can normally keep driving and take it to a repair shop when convenient.
Bank 2 is the side without cylinder 1, so it only exists on V or boxer engines.
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Usually no noticeable symptoms
- Slightly changed power or knock control with an implausible reading
Most likely causes
- Sensor shorted internally or signal wire shorted to ground
- Connector damp or corroded
- On frequency-output sensors: open circuit
- Engine control module faulty
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: easy
- It affects emissions.
What each character of P00A7 means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 0: Generic code: same on every make
- 0: Subsystem depends on the code range
- A7: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P00A7?
Yes, you can normally keep driving and take it to a repair shop when convenient.
What causes code P00A7?
The most common causes are: sensor shorted internally or signal wire shorted to ground; connector damp or corroded; on frequency-output sensors: open circuit.
Related codes
- P00A5Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Bank 2
- P00A6Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2
- P00A8Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High Bank 2
- P00A9Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Bank 2
- P0097Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low Bank 1
Sources
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.