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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 provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0112:  Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0113:  Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0114:  Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

IAT Sensor Signal

P0112

P0113

P0113*

P0114

Low Reference

--

P0113

P0113*

P0114

* Internal ECM or sensor damage may occur if the circuit is shorted to B+

Typical Scan Tool Data

IAT Sensor

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Engine operating in Closed Loop.

Parameter Normal Range: -39 to +134°C (-38 to +274°F) Varies with ambient temperature.

IAT Sensor Signal

135°C (275°F)

-40°C (-40°F)

-40°C (-40°F)*

Low Reference

--

-40°C (-40°F)

-40°C (-40°F)*

* Internal ECM or sensor damage may occur if the circuit is shorted to B+

Circuit Description

The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is an integral part of the intake air pressure and temperature sensor. The IAT sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the intake air. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 volts to the IAT signal circuit and supplies a ground to the low reference circuit.

The following table illustrates the difference between temperature, resistance, and voltage:

IAT

IAT Resistance

IAT Signal Voltage

Cold

High

High

Warm

Low

Low

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The engine run time is greater than 3 minutes.
    • The engine is idling for greater than 10 seconds.
    • The ECT is greater than -10°C.
    • The DTCs runs continuously once the above conditions are met fro greater than 2 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0112

The ECM detects that the intake air temperature is greater than 132°C (270°F) for greater than 4 seconds or a cumulative of 30 seconds.

P0113

The ECM detects that the intake air temperature is less than -42°C (-43.6°F) and remains steady within 3°C (5°F) during a cumulative air flow of greater than 999 grams. The scan tool is limited to -40°C (-40°F), so the diagnostic procedure uses -39°C (-38°F) to determine if there is an IAT condition. The condition exists for greater than 4 seconds or a cumulative of 30 seconds, 1 second.

P0114

The ECM detects that the IAT changed +/-5°C (+/-9°F) greater than the expected value during a calibrated amount of time.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0112, P0113, and P0114 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0112, P0113, and P0114 are Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

    • If the engine has sat overnight, the IAT sensor and the ECT sensor values should display within 3°C (5°F).
    • High resistance on either the IAT sensor signal circuit or the IAT sensor low reference circuit could set a DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Engine idling, DTC P0112, P0113, or P0114 should not set.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Observe the scan tool IAT Sensor parameter, while moving the intake air pressure and temperature sensor connector and the engine control module (ECM) connector. The IAT Sensor parameter should not fluctuate while moving the related harnesses and connectors.
  2. If the IAT parameter fluctuates greater than 3°C (5°F) while moving the related harnesses and connectors, repair the condition as necessary.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B65 intake air pressure and temperature sensor.
  4. Ignition OFF, remove the fuse that supplies B+ to circuit terminal 56 X2 of the ECM.
  5. Caution: Do NOT use a test lamp to test the continuity of the circuit. Damage to the control module may occur due to excessive current draw.

  6. Test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  7. If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance, or for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the K20 ECM.
  8. Install the fuse that supplies B+ to circuit terminal 56 X2 of the ECM.
  9. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool IAT sensor parameter is at -40°C (-40°F).
  10. If warmer than the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 2 for a short to ground. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the K20 ECM.

    Note: If the fuse in the jumper wire opens, the signal circuit is shorted to a voltage and the sensor may be damaged.

  11. Ignition ON, install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground circuit terminal 1. Verify the IAT Sensor parameter is greater than 134°C (274°F).
  12. If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the K20 ECM.
  13. If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the B65 intake air pressure and temperature sensor.

Component Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B65 intake air pressure and temperature sensor.
  2. Note: A thermometer can be used to test the sensor off the vehicle.

  3. Test the IAT sensor by varying the sensor temperature while monitoring the sensor resistance. Compare the readings with the Temperature Versus Resistance - Intake Air Temperature Sensor table and verify that the resistance is within 5 percent of the specification.
  4. If the Resistance vs Temperature is not within 5 percent, replace the B65 intake air pressure and temperature sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

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