OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P007A Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1
Generic electrical fault on the charge air cooler (intercooler) outlet temperature sensor on bank 1. Used to monitor intercooler effectiveness and to correct boost calculations.
Is it safe to drive with P007A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor failed
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Cac Temperature Sensor, Sensor Wiring
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.