code P0071Jeep patriot -what sensor is this

Question

Car will not drive more than 10 mph , already replaced the maf sensor..no go

Answer 1

P0071 Ambient air temperature sensor

Possible causes signal circuit open,signal sensor shorted

The ambient air temperature sesnor is used to measure intake temperature,and help to adjust injector pulse width,But it will not cause the symptom the vehicle is experiencing, it may be just reporting the condition of the engine,such as a plugged exhaust or plugged catalytic convertor.

Comments

I am going to replace that sensor asap.  As for the car not  accelorating, twisted the new MAF sensor a bit and it finally worked.  Car is moving...thanks for your help...