Quick answer. A 2013 Dodge Dart in Riverside had code P0113 stored in its engine computer. That code means the intake air temperature sensor circuit reads high. Our tech scanned the car in the owner's driveway and wrote a quote to replace the sensor. It came to $152.10, parts and labor.
Key Points
- P0113 means the intake air temperature sensor circuit is reading high.
- The scan also showed five body and radio codes that had nothing to do with the engine.
- The quote was $152.10: a $39.60 sensor and 45 minutes of labor at $150 an hour.
- The quote said in writing what would change the price before any work began.
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What the Scan Tool Showed
This was a mobile visit. Our tech plugged a full scan tool into the Dart right where it sat.
The engine computer had one code saved: P0113, intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit high. Its status was stored. That means the computer saw the fault and kept a record of it.
The scan did not stop at the engine. It also listed body control codes for the left low beam, both front turn lamps and the left side marker, all reading undercurrent. The radio had an antenna code too.
Those extra codes matter. A lot of people see six codes and think the car is falling apart. It is not that simple. Each code points at its own circuit, and only one of them was the engine.
Why We Quoted the Sensor
The intake air temperature sensor tells the engine how warm the incoming air is. The computer uses it to set fuel. A sensor that reads wrong can throw off how the car runs.
On this Dart the sensor plugs into the intake. Our tech photographed the connector so the owner could see the part we were talking about.
The quote was short and plain. One intake air temperature sensor, $39.60. Labor to replace it, 0.75 hours at $150 an hour, $112.50. Total, $152.10.
2013 Dodge Dart, Riverside, September 3
Came in with: an engine code to sort out.
Scan found: P0113 stored, intake air temperature sensor circuit high.
Quoted: replace the intake air temperature sensor.
Price: $152.10, the $39.60 sensor plus $112.50 labor.
What Could Change the Price
We do not like surprise bills. So the quote said what we assumed.
First, it assumed the sensor was easy to reach. Second, it assumed there were no wiring problems. Third, it said that if the sensor is built into the mass air flow sensor on this engine, the part costs more.
That is the honest way to quote a code. The code names a circuit. It does not promise that one cheap part fixes it. If the wiring is the problem, a new sensor does nothing.
Our quotes are written on Shop Desk, the software our San Jacinto shop built. Any mechanic can use it free at yourshopdesk.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does code P0113 mean?
P0113 means the engine computer sees the intake air temperature sensor circuit reading high. It is a circuit code. The sensor is a common cause, but wiring can cause it too.
How much did this intake air temperature sensor quote cost?
It was $152.10. That is a $39.60 sensor and 45 minutes of labor at $150 an hour.
Why did the scan show lamp and radio codes too?
A full scan reads every module, not just the engine. The body controller had its own lamp codes and the radio had an antenna code. Those are separate circuits.
Can a mobile mechanic replace this sensor in my driveway?
Yes. Our tech scanned this Dart in the owner's driveway in Riverside. A sensor this size is a normal driveway job.
What if the sensor is not the problem?
Then a new sensor will not fix it. That is why the quote said it assumed no wiring problems. If the wiring is bad, you get a new quote first.
Supercanic tip: Ask for the full scan, not just the engine codes. On this Dart the engine had one code and the body had five more. You want to know which is which. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
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