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P0540 Chevrolet Code - Intake Air Heater 'A' Circuit

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- Repair Importance Level: 3/3
- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0540 Chevrolet?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Intake Air Heater (IAH) Relay
  • Faulty Intake Air Heater
  • Intake Air Heater Relay harness is open or shorted
  • Intake Air Heater Relay circuit poor electrical connection
  • Intake Air Heater harness is open or shorted
  • Intake Air Heater circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC P0540 Chevrolet?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

Code Tech Notes

The most common problem that sets code p0540 is the air intake relay

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0540 Chevrolet code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Code P0540 Chevrolet Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses an Intake Air Heater (IAH) to warm the incoming air for proper cylinder combustion. The ECM grounds the control coil of the IAH relay to energize the heater during cold operation. The control module will command the IAH ON when the engine coolant temperature is below 40 C (104 F). The power to the IAH heater is supplied by the battery positive voltage circuit through the IAH relay.

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P0540 Chevrolet Code - Intake Air Heater 'A' Circuit

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