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 VoltageDTC P0113: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IAT Sensor Signal | P0112 | P0113, P0112 | P0113 | -- |
Low Reference | -- | P0113 | P0113 | -- |
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Engine Operating in Closed Loop Parameter Normal Range: Varies with ambient temperature | |||
IAT Sensor Signal | 150°C (302°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/System Description
The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is a variable resistor. The IAT sensor has a signal circuit and a low reference circuit. The IAT sensor measures the temperature of the air entering the engine. The control module supplies 5 volts to the IAT signal circuit, and a ground for the IAT low reference circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0112
| • | DTC P0116, P0117, P0118, P0502, P0503, P0608, or P0609 is not set. |
| • | The engine run time is greater than 10 seconds. |
| • | The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
P0113
| • | DTC P0101, P0102, P0103, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0502, P0503, P0608, or P0609 is not set. |
| • | The engine run time is more than 10 seconds. |
| • | The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0112
The ECM detects that the IAT sensor parameter is warmer than 149°C (300°F) for more than 5 seconds.
P0113
The ECM detects that the IAT sensor parameter is colder than -39°C (-38°F) for greater than 5 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTCs P0112 and P0113 are Type B DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P0112 and P0113 are Type B DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Ignition ON, if the engine is cold, a properly functioning IAT sensor will gradually increase the scan tool IAT Sensor parameter. This is due to the heat that is generated by the mass air flow (MAF) sensor heating elements. |
| • | Depending on the ambient temperature, an IAT sensor signal circuit or low reference circuit that is shorted to the MAF sensor signal circuit can cause a DTC P0113 to set. This condition causes a rapid fluctuation in the IAT Sensor parameter. |
| • | An IAT sensor signal circuit that is shorted to the MAF sensor ignition circuit can cause a DTC P0113 to set. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Verification
| • | If the ignition has been OFF for 8 hours or greater, the IAT and the ECT should be within 15°C (27°F) of each other and also the ambient temperature. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Start-up ECT and Start-up IAT Sensor parameters. Compare those sensor parameters to each other and also to the ambient temperature to determine if the IAT sensor is within an acceptable operating range. |
| • | Engine running, observe the scan tool IAT Sensor parameter. The reading should be between -39 to +120°C (-38 to +248°F) depending on the current ambient temperature and the vehicle operating conditions. |
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the IAT sensor.
- Ignition OFF for 90 seconds, test for less than 5 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal E and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool IAT parameter is less than -39°C (-38°F).
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal D and a good ground. Verify the scan tool IAT parameter is greater than 149°C (300°F).
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the IAT sensor.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the engine control module (ECM). |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal D for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
Component Testing
Measure and record the resistance of the IAT sensor at various ambient temperatures, then compare those measurements to the Temperature Vs Resistance table. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance .
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
