Circuit Description
The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor contains a semiconductor device, a thermistor, which changes the resistance based on the temperature. The IAT sensor is located within the mass air flow (MAF) sensor. The IAT sensor has a signal circuit and a ground circuit. The powertrain control module (PCM) applies 5 volts on the signal circuit to the sensor. The PCM monitors the changes in this voltage caused by changes in the resistance of the sensor in order to determine IAT.
When the intake air is cold, the sensor or thermistor resistance is high. The PCM signal voltage only pulls down a small amount through the sensor to a ground. Therefore, the PCM senses a high signal voltage or low temperature. When the intake air is warm, the sensor resistance is low. The signal voltage pulls down a large amount. Therefore, the PCM senses a low signal voltage or a high temperature.
When the PCM senses a signal voltage higher than the normal operating range of the sensor, this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) sets.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0102, P0103, P0117, P0118, P0500, P0502, or P0503 are not set. |
| • | The engine run time is more than 100 seconds. |
| • | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is more than 0°C (32°F). |
| • | The vehicle speed is less than 11 km/h (7 mph). |
| • | The MAF is less than 15 g/s. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The intake air temperature is less than -35°C (-31°F). |
| • | The intermittent condition exists for a total of 5.5 seconds during a 100-second time period. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records. |
| • | The driver information center, if equipped, may display a message. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the DTC with a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
If the engine has sat overnight, the engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature values should display within a few degrees of each other. If the temperatures are not within 3°C (5°F), refer to Temperature Versus Resistance .
For an intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions .
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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If DTC P0113 failed this ignition, this indicates a hard failure is present. When a hard failure is present, both the hard and intermittent DTCs set.
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Inspects for proper connections.
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Inspects the wiring harness.
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Using the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also help determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same Freeze Frame conditions, such as RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc., that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed. For any test that requires probing the PCM or component harness connectors, use the connector test adapter kit. Using this kit prevents any damage to the harness connector terminals.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | Go to Step 2 | |
Did DTC P0113 fail this ignition? | Go to DTC P0113 | Go to Step 3 | |
Does the sensor value change abruptly while a related connector is being moved? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 | |
Observe the affected sensor value on a scan tool while moving the related wiring harnesses. Does the sensor value change abruptly while moving the related electrical harnesses? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic failed this ignition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
6 | Repair the damaged connectors and terminals. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
7 | Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
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Is the action complete? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
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Does the DTC run and pass? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 2 |
10 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | System OK | |
