The intake air temperature sensor is a thermistor (a variable resistor) that measures the temperature of the air entering the engine. The PCM supplies 5 volts to the IAT signal circuit through a pull-up resistor. When the intake air is cold, the PCM detects a high voltage on the IAT signal circuit. As the intake air warms, the PCM detects a lower voltage on the IAT signal circuit. If the PCM detects an excessively high IAT signal voltage (low temperature indicated), DTC P0113 will set.
• | ECT sensor, MAF sensor, or VSS DTCs are not set. |
• | Engine has been running for at least 15 seconds. |
• | Engine speed more than 50 RPM for 5 seconds. |
• | Engine coolant temperature is more than 0°C (32°F). |
• | Vehicle speed is less than 80 km/h (48 mph). |
• | The IAT sensor signal voltage is more than 4.8 volts. This would be approximately -28°C (-33°F). |
• | The condition exists for less than 1 second. |
• | The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and fails. |
• | The PCM stores the conditions present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data. |
• | The PCM will turn the MIL OFF after the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic runs and passes. |
• | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
• | The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear DTC Information function. |
For intermittent conditions, refer to DTC P1111 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent High Voltage and/or Symptoms .
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
2 |
Does the scan tool indicate an intake air temperature below the specified value? | -24°C (-11°F) | ||
3 |
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0113 failed last test? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
4 |
Does the DMM indicate a voltage near the specified value? | 5V | ||
5 |
Do both 5 volt reference displays indicate OK? | -- | ||
6 | Locate and repair the short between the IAT signal circuit and 5 volt reference A, or 5 volt reference B. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
7 |
Does the scan tool indicate an IAT sensor display near the specified value? | 150°C (302°F) | ||
8 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
9 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
10 | Does the DMM indicate a voltage more than the specified value? | 5V | ||
11 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
12 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
13 | Replace the IAT sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor/Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
14 |
Important: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
15 |
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0113 passed? | -- | System OK |