Diagnostic Instructions
| • | 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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P166C: Intake Air (IA) Heater Resistance.Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|
IAH Temperature Signal | -- | P154D | P154D |
IAH Command 2 | P154B | P154B | P154B |
IAH Voltage Signal | P154B | P154B | P154B |
IAH Command 1 | P154B | P154B | P0640 |
IAH Current Signal | P154C | P154C | P154C |
IAH Feedback Signal | P154A | P154A | P154A |
IAH Battery Positive Voltage | -- | P154B | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The intake air heater (IAH) is located in the air inlet tube and is used to warm the incoming air to aid in starting the engine and for proper cylinder combustion. The glow plug control module (GPCM) will command the IAH on when the engine coolant temperature is below 40°C (104°F). Power to the IAH is supplied by the battery positive voltage circuit. The IAH is connected to the GPCM by the following circuits. If there is a fault on any of these circuits or a condition in the IAH a DTC will set.
| • | The IAH temperature signal circuit |
| • | The IAH command 1 circuit |
| • | The IAH command 2 circuit |
| • | The IAH voltage signal circuit |
| • | The IAH current signal circuit |
| • | The IAH feedback signal circuit |
Conditions for Running the DTC
The IAH is commanded ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The resistance in the IAH is more than a calibrated amount for more than 3 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P166C is a type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P166C is a type B DTC.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
Replace the intake air heater.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
