Powertrain
generic / SAE
P007B
Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
Charge air cooler temperature sensor reading on bank 1 is electrically valid but implausible — does not match expected behavior under load, ambient conditions or after long soak.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number– / 7B
Possible causes
- Sensor reading drifted high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–350 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: cac temperature sensor
- Component: intercooler
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012