P007C

Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1

Q: Is it safe to drive with P007C?

Yes. It's a charge-air temperature sensor circuit fault, not an engine-stopping problem. The ECM may adjust tuning slightly, but the car drives normally. Fix it to clear the light.

Q: Can I just clear P007C?

It returns if the wiring short or failed sensor remains, since the ECM keeps monitoring the circuit.

Forced induction / charge air temperature Generic OBD-II Low

What it means

P007C means the bank 1 charge air cooler (intercooler) temperature sensor circuit is reading a lower voltage than expected, typically from a short to ground or a failed sensor. This sensor tells the ECM how hot the compressed intake air is after the intercooler; a bad reading can slightly affect boost and fuel tuning, but the engine keeps running and the fault is electrical rather than mechanical.

Low

Can I keep driving? Safe to drive — the engine runs; the ECM loses an accurate charge-air temperature reading, which can slightly affect boost/fuel tuning but won't strand you.

Real-world scan data

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of scans

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of scans that found faults

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Often no noticeable change in driving
Occasional slight drop in throttle response under boost
Charge-air temperature reads implausibly low in scan data

Common causes

Most likely first

Short to ground in the charge air cooler (intercooler) temperature sensor wiringLikely
Failed charge air cooler temperature sensor reading out of range lowCommon
Corroded or damaged connector at the sensorCommon
Chafed harness contacting ground near the intercooler plumbingLess often
Faulty engine control module (ECM), rarelyLess often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Locate the bank 1 charge air cooler (intercooler) temperature sensor in the intake/charge-air plumbing.
Inspect its connector and wiring for a short to ground, chafing, or corrosion.
Compare the sensor's live reading to the actual intake air temperature; a stuck-low value confirms the fault.
Repair the wiring or replace the sensor if it reads out of range.
Clear the code and confirm the charge-air temperature reads plausibly.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P007C?+

Yes. It's a charge-air temperature sensor circuit fault, not an engine-stopping problem. The ECM may adjust tuning slightly, but the car drives normally. Fix it to clear the light.

Can I just clear P007C?+

It returns if the wiring short or failed sensor remains, since the ECM keeps monitoring the circuit.

Read & clear P007C yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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