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Looking at another, '04 V70 - CEL

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Looking at another, '04 V70 - CEL

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Since I never stop looking, I've had a look at a '04 V70. It has the CEL on. I pulled the code P0073, that translates to "Ambient Air Temperature Sensor, Circuit A High". I would like to think that it is a failed sensor, or corroded or broken wire. But my fear is that it ties into a "module" which will be frightfully expensive. Are my fears justified?
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Post by abscate »

That’s sensor probably sends input to the ECU. I would buy with that Code in a heartbeat. Probably a simple fix. 90% chance it would clear and not come back for a year or two
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