P0071
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance
2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV Electric Motor 🇨🇦
Low SeverityPowertrain
Description
The ambient air temperature sensor reading is out of expected range or not changing appropriately.
Symptoms
- Incorrect temp reading
- Climate control issues
Common Causes
- Sensor mounted near heat source
- Sensor contaminated
- Intermittent connection
Diagnostic Steps
- Compare sensor reading to known temperature
- Check sensor location
- Inspect connector
Repair Notes
Relocate or replace sensor.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0070Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit
- P0072Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0073Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0115Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit
- P0116ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
- P0117ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
- P0118ECT Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
- P0119ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent
- P0125Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control
- P0128Coolant Thermostat Below Regulating Temperature
P0071 on Other Vehicles
Chevrolet Astro
1995-2005 4.3L V6 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2002-2006 5.3L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2002-2006 8.1L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2013 5.3L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2013 6.0L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Aveo
2012-2018 1.6L I4
Chevrolet Beat
2018-2021 1.2L I4
Chevrolet Beretta
1990-1996 2.2L I4
Common Questions
What does code P0071 mean on a 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
P0071 stands for "Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance". The ambient air temperature sensor reading is out of expected range or not changing appropriately.
What are the symptoms of P0071 on a Chevrolet Spark EV?
Common symptoms of P0071 include: Incorrect temp reading, Climate control issues.
What causes P0071 on a 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
Common causes of P0071 include: Sensor mounted near heat source, Sensor contaminated, Intermittent connection.