High Idling Temp?

Hey guys. I'm just getting started in DIY auto repair so I don't know very much. My '99 S-10 just failed an inspection, and I want to fix it myself if I can. Here's the OBD code and what I found it means when I looked it up:

P0113 Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input

So, where do I go from here? What might have caused this? I don't want other people to do work for me but I really have no clue what to look up. Thanks in advance for any help or input.

Edit: It's a pickup, not a Blazer.

Go to the local parts shop and get an intake air temp sensor, once you get it you should be able to match them. Should be on the intake tube somewhere, the parts guy may be able to point it out if you can't locate it. Most likely just have to replace it.

It may have been left unplugged.
Check and make sure it is plugged in.

Often left unplugged after air intake has been remover or air filter change.
MT

It may have been left unplugged.
Check and make sure it is plugged in.

Often left unplugged after air intake has been remover or air filter change.
MT

Good point...Keep it simple.

Good point...Keep it simple.


I don't think it's unplugged because I never unplugged it, and haven't changed the air filter recently. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Check to be sure.
Clear code and see if it comes back.
MT

Go to the local parts shop and get an intake air temp sensor, once you get it you should be able to match them. Should be on the intake tube somewhere, the parts guy may be able to point it out if you can't locate it. Most likely just have to replace it.

Could you link me to an image or a description on an auto parts store online that sells this part? I've found a few sites but I'm not sure exactly which part it is from that description. Is this it?

http://www.bestvalueautoparts.com/item.wws?sku=12T4D&itempk=145163&mfr=ACDELCO%20US&weight=1&cookieID=2EE18BUEE2EE18JKGE&source=GOOGLEBASE&clientid=BestValueAutoParts

Thanks again and sorry for my lack of knowledge.

http://www.bestvalueautoparts.com/item.wws?sku=AX32&itempk=19404&mfr=STANDARD%20MOTOR%20PRODUCTS&weight=0.50&cookieID=2EE1BWQL92EE1C0Z2F&source=GOOGLEBASE&clientid=BestValueAutoParts

This looks right to me, the reason I suggested a local parts store is so they can point out where it is, hopefully. I really don't no where to tell you. I can say this, you should be able to get it for less than $20 at Oreilly Auto, they have an online store but you will still be lost as to where it goes.

Edit: Googled the answer to that question.