• | 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.
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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 |