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1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor588Torque568Fluid6DTC615Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0071low severityPowertrain

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

on 1998 Suzuki Esteem 1.8L I4 · FWD

What this code means

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

  1. Compare sensor reading to known temperature
  2. Check sensor location
  3. Inspect connector

Repair notes

Relocate or replace sensor.

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