The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermistor which measures the temperature of the air entering the engine. The electronic control module (ECM) applies 5 volts through a pull-up resistor to the IAT sensor. When the temperature is cold, the IAT sensor resistance is high and the ECM will monitor a high signal voltage on the IAT circuit. If the intake air is warm, the sensor resistance is lower, causing the ECM to monitor a lower voltage.
• | The engine has been running longer than 120 seconds. |
• | The IAT sensor signal voltage indicates a temperature above 146°C (295°F). |
Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the IAT sensor display on the scan tool while moving the connectors and the wiring harnesses related to the IAT sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the fault.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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1 | Was the Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the scan tool show the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor reading within the value specified? | 10-80°C (50-176°F) | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Does the scan tool show the IAT sensor reading below the value specified? | -35°C (-31°F) | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Inspect for a faulty connector or terminals at the IAT sensor connector. Is the problem found? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
5 | Inspect the wire for a short to ground between the IAT connector terminal 2 and the engine control module (ECM) connector terminal D15. Is the problem found? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Inspect the wire for a short to ECM reference voltage between the IAT connector terminal 1 and the ECM connector terminal B4. Is the problem found? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 9 |
7 |
Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
8 |
Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
9 |
Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | -- |