Code result
P011B
Engine Coolant Temperature/Intake Air Temperature Correlation
Moderate severity
What it means
ECT and IAT readings disagree at long soak (engine off for hours) when both should match ambient. The intake air temperature sensor feeds the ECM's density calculation — a drifted reading miscalculates fuel mass and pushes mixture lean (cold reading) or rich (hot reading).
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
One sensor drifted
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