Circuit Description
The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermister that controls signal voltage to the PCM. When the air is cold, the sensor resistance is high, therefore the PCM will see a high signal voltage. As air warms, the sensor resistance becomes less and the voltage drops.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The engine has been operating for 8 minutes. |
| • | The IAT is less than or equal to -40°C (-40°F). |
| • | The conditions were met for 2 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive drive trip the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the Failure Records store this information. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive drive trip, the Freeze Frame records the operating conditions at the time of failure and updates the Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn the MIL off after three consecutive trips without a fault condition. |
| • | A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles during which the diagnostic does not fail (the coolant temperature has risen 5°C (40°F) from start up coolant temperature and engine coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) during that same ignition cycle). |
| • | Use of a Scan Tool will clear the DTC codes. |
Diagnostic Aids
The scan tool displays intake air temperature in degrees centigrade. Refer to Symptoms . A skewed sensor could result in poor driveability complaints. Refer to Temperature vs Resistance .
Test Description
Numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table.
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This step determines if P0113 is a hard failure or an intermittent condition.
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This step will determine if there is a wiring problem or a malfunctioning PCM.
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This step determines if there is a short to voltage on the signal circuit. A short to voltage increases current flow through the sensor which 'overwhelms' the sensor. This doesn't allow the sensor to pull-down the circuit to the correct voltage and thus display the correct temperature.
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After repairing the short to voltage, check the sensor for proper operation.
Step
| Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Important: Before clearing any DTCs, use the Scan Tool Capture Info to save freeze frame and failure records for reference, as the Scan Tool loses data when using the Clear Info function. Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check | |
Does the IAT display a temperature colder than or equal to the specified value? | -30°C (-22°F) | |||
Does the Scan Tool display an IAT temperature greater than or equal to the specified value? | 151°C (303°F) | |||
4 | Jumper the IAT sensor signal circuit to a known good ground. Does the Scan Tool display an IAT temperature greater than or equal to the specified value? | 151°C (303°F) | ||
5 | The DTC is intermittent. If no other DTCs are stored, refer to Diagnostic Aids. Are than any other DTCs stored? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
6 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||
7 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||
8 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||
With a J 39200 set to the mA scale, measure the current at the IAT harness connector terminals. Is the current less than the specified value? | 48 mA | |||
Repair the short to voltage on the IAT signal circuit. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | ||
11 | Inspect the PCM connectors for proper connections and replace the terminals, if necessary. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
12 | Replace the IAT sensor. Refer to IAT Sensor Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
13 | Replace the PCM. Important: The new PCM must be programmed. Refer to PCM Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
14 |
Does the Scan Tool indicate the diagnostic Passed? | -- | ||
15 | Does the Scan Tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | System OK |
