DTC P009A: Intake Air Temperature/Ambient Air Temperature Correlation

2011 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5 7, AWDSECTION DTC P009A: Intake Air Temperature/Ambient Air Temperature Correlation
P009A - INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE/AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE CORRELATION

Description:  The DTC indicates that the intake air temperature (IAT) and ambient air temperature (AAT) sensor readings differ by greater than a calibrated value.
Possible Causes: 
  • Biased IAT or AAT sensor
  • Damaged IAT or AAT sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Make sure the IAT, AAT and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor readings are within 18°C (32.4°F) of each other after 6 to 8 hours at a stabilized ambient temperature.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DA .
RENDER: 1.0x

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