• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAT Sensor Signal | P0112 | P0113 | P0113 | P0113 | -- |
Low Reference | -- | P0113 | P0113 | P0113 | -- |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Engine running Parameter Normal Range: Varies with ambient temperature | |||
IAT Sensor Signal | 150°C (302°F) | -40°C (-40° F) | -40°C (-40°F)* |
Low Reference | -- | -40°C (-40° F) | -40°C (-40°F)* |
*Internal PCM or sensor damage may occur if the circuit is shorted to B+ |
The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is a variable resistor. The IAT sensor has a signal circuit and a low reference circuit. The IAT sensor measures the temperature of the air entering the engine. The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies 5 volts to the IAT signal circuit, and a ground for the IAT low reference circuit.
• | DTC P0116, P0117, P0118, P0128, P0502, or P0503 is not set. |
• | The engine run time is greater than 10 seconds. |
• | The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) indicates that vehicle speed is more than 40 km/h (25 mph). |
• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is less than 121°C (250°F). |
• | The diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
• | DTC P0101, P0102, P0103, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0128, P0502, or P0503 is not set. |
• | The engine run time is greater than 180 seconds. |
• | The VSS indicates that vehicle speed is less than 24 km/h (15 mph). |
• | The mass air flow (MAF) is less than 10 g/s. |
• | The ECT is more than 60°C (140°F). |
• | The diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
• | DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125-L32 only, P0128, P0502, P0503 are not set. |
• | The engine run time is more than 180 seconds. |
• | The ECT sensor parameter is more than 60°C (140°F). |
• | The vehicle speed is less than 24 km/h (15 mph). |
• | The MAF is less than 10 g/s. |
• | The diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
• | DTCs P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125-L32 only, P0128, P0502, P0503 are not set. |
• | The engine run time is more than 10 seconds. |
• | The ECT sensor parameter is less than 121°C (250°F). |
• | The VSS indicates that vehicle speed is more than 40 km/h (25 mph). |
• | The diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
The control module detects that the IAT sensor parameter is more than 130°C (266°F) for more than 18 seconds.
The control module detects that the IAT sensor parameter is less than -36°C (-33°F) for more than 110 seconds.
The control module detects that the IAT sensor parameter is less than -36°C (-33°F) intermittently for more than 100 seconds.
The control module detects that the IAT sensor parameter is more than 130°C (266°F) intermittently for more than 16 seconds.
• | DTCs P0112 and P0113 are Type B DTCs. |
• | DTCs P1111 and P1112 are Type C DTCs. |
• | DTCs P0112 and P0113 are Type B DTCs. |
• | DTCs P1111 and P1112 are Type C DTCs. |
When the vehicle is at ambient temperature, the IAT sensor and the ECT sensor should be relatively close to each other. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance.
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Control Module References for scan tool information
If the ignition has been OFF for 8 hours or more, the IAT and the ECT, should be within 15°C (27°F) of each other and also the ambient temperature. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, and use a scan tool to observe the IAT and ECT parameters.
Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.
• | If more than -36°C (-33°F), then test the signal circuit of the IAT sensor for a short to ground or a short to the IAT low reference circuit and repair as necessary. If all circuits test normal, replace the control module. |
• | If less than -36°C (-33°F), replace the MAF/IAT sensor. |
• | If IAT signal circuit tests OK, replace the control module. |
Important: The sensor may be damaged if the circuit is shorted to a voltage source.
⇒ | If the voltage is less than 4.9 volts, test the IAT sensor signal circuit for high resistance or an open circuit. |
⇒ | If the voltage is more than 5.2 volts, test the IAT sensor signal circuit for a short to voltage, or any 5-volt reference. |
⇒ | If the IAT sensor signal circuit tests normal, and the voltage is still not within the proper range, then replace the control module. |
⇒ | If the resistance is more than 5 ohms, test the low reference circuit for high resistance or an open circuit. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module. |
⇒ | If all circuits test normal, then replace the IAT sensor. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for PCM replacement, setup, and programming |