The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermistor which controls the signal voltage to the PCM. The PCM supplies a 5V reference and a ground to the sensor. When the air is cold, the resistance will be high. Whenever the intake air is warm, the resistance will be low.
• | The engine run time is more than 320 seconds. |
• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is more than -40°C (-40°F). |
• | The vehicle speed sensor indicates that vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (24 km/h). |
The IAT sensor signal voltage indicates that the intake air temperature is less than -40°C (-40°F) for 3 seconds.
• | The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates after two consecutive ignition cycles with the malfunction present. |
• | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers stores this information. |
• | A history DTC is stored. |
• | The PCM will default to 60°C (140°F) for intake air temperature. The scan tool will not show the defaulted value. |
• | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will turn OFF after 3 consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault. |
• | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault. |
• | Use a scan tool to clear the DTCs. |
• | When the vehicle is at ambient temperature, compare the IAT sensor to the ECT sensor. The IAT sensor and the ECT sensor should be relatively close to each other. |
• | Use the Temperature vs Resistance Values Table below to evaluate the possibility of a skewed sensor. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance . |
The number(s) below refer(s) to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts you to complete some of the basic checks and to store the freeze frame and failure records data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data captured when the malfunction occurred. The scan tool stores this data for later reference.
This step simulates a DTC P0112. If the PCM senses the change, the PCM and wiring are OK.
This step will determine if the reason that the PCM did not sense the change was due to the following condition(s):
• | Open ground circuit |
• | Short to voltage in the signal circuit |
• | Malfunctioning PCM |
Reprogram the replacement PCM and perform the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure. Refer to the latest Isuzu Technical Communications System (ITCS) information for PCM programming and the Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn for the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
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Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | |||||||
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Is the IAT sensor value less than the specified value? | -30°C (-22°F) | ||||||
3 |
Is the IAT sensor value less than the specified value? | -30°C (-22°F) | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |||||
Is the IAT sensor value greater than the specified value? | 130°C (266°F) | |||||||
Connect a jumper wire to the IAT sensor signal circuit terminal to ground. Is the IAT sensor value greater than the specified value? | 130°C (266°F) | |||||||
6 |
Was a repair necessary? | -- | ||||||
7 |
Was a repair necessary? | -- | ||||||
8 |
Was a repair necessary? | -- | ||||||
9 |
Was a repair necessary? | -- | ||||||
10 | Replace the IAT sensor. Refer to the Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||
Replace the PCM. Refer to the Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | ||||||
12 |
Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic has ran and passed? | -- | ||||||
13 | Check to see if any additional DTCs are set. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | Go to applicable DTC table | System OK |