The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermistor which measures the temperature of the air entering the engine. The engine 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 less than -35°C (-31°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-Engine Controls performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the scan tool show the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor reading within the specified range? | 10-80°C (50-176°F) | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Does the scan tool show the IAT sensor reading above the specified value? | 180°C (356°F) | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Inspect for a faulty connector or terminals at the IAT sensor connector. Is the condition found? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
5 | Measure the voltage between terminals 1 and 2 of the IAT connector. Does the voltage measure within the specified range? | 4.5-5.5 V | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Measure the voltage between the IAT terminal 2 and the battery ground, negative, post. Does the voltage measure within the specified range? | 4.5-5.5 V | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
7 |
Is the condition found? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
8 |
Is the condition found? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
9 |
Is the replacement complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
10 |
Is the repair complete? | -- | System OK | -- |
11 |
Is the replacement complete? | -- | System OK | -- |