Possible causes

– Faulty Intake Air Temperature sensor
– Intake Air Temperature sensor harness is open or shorted
– Intake Air Temperature sensor circuit poor electrical connection

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0097 Description

The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor contains a semiconductor device which changes the resistance based on the temperature (a thermistor). The IAT sensor is located in the air intake passage of the engine air induction system. The IAT sensor has a signal circuit and a ground circuit.

P0097 Information for specific makes

P0097 ACURA
P0097 AUDI
P0097 FORD
P0097 HONDA
P0097 LEXUS
P0097 MAZDA
P0097 MITSUBISHI
P0097 TOYOTA
P0097 VOLKSWAGEN