OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P00DD Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B Intermittent/Erratic
Intermittent signal from ambient air temp sensor B.
Is it safe to drive with P00DD?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyConnector loose or corroded
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
- Less likelyHarness routed against vibrating component
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Ambient Air Temp Sensor B, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- P0074Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit A Intermittent/Erratic
- P00DAAmbient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B Range/Performance
- P00DBAmbient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B Low
- P00DCAmbient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit B High
- P00DECharge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit
- P00DFCharge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P00E0Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.