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2014 ACURA RLX

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0072low severityPowertrain

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

on 2014 Acura RLX 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The ambient air temperature sensor circuit voltage is lower than expected, indicating a short or very high temperature reading.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Very high temp display

Common causes

  • Short to ground
  • Faulty sensor
  • Damaged wiring

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test circuit voltage
  2. Check for shorts
  3. Test sensor resistance

Repair notes

Repair short or replace sensor.

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