P0112
DTC P0112 or P0113
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Strategy Based Diagnosis
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0112
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0113
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Typical Scan Tool Data
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 engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 volts to the IAT signal circuit, and a ground for the IAT low reference circuit. When the IAT sensor is cold, the sensor resistance is high. When the air temperature increases, the sensor resistance decreases. With high sensor resistance, the ECM detects a high voltage on the IAT signal circuit. With lower sensor resistance, the ECM detects a lower voltage on the IAT signal circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0112
* DTC P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0128, P0608, or P0609 are not set.
* The ECT sensor is less than 150°C (302°F).
* The engine run time is more than 10 seconds.
* DTC P0112 runs continuously within the above enable conditions.
P0113
* DTC P0101, P0102, P0103, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0128, P0608, or P0609 are not set.
* The ECT sensor is more than -40°C (-40°F).
* The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is less than 512 g/s.
* The engine run time is more than 10 seconds.
* DTC P0112 runs continuously within the above enable conditions.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0112
The IAT sensor is more than 148°C (298°F) for more than 5 seconds.
P0113
The IAT sensor is less than -39°C (-38°F) for more than 5 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTCs P0112 and P0113 are Type B DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTCs P0112 and P0113 are Type B DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
* If the engine is cold at the initial ignition ON, 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 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 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 DTC P0113 to set.
Circuit/System Verification
Important: Perform this procedure only when the ignition has been OFF for 8 hours or more.
Important: The IAT will begin to warm up as soon as the ignition key is turned ON.
* Ignition ON, observe the scan tool IAT and ECT Sensor parameters. The readings should be within 15°C (27°F) of each other and 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
Important: All electrical components and accessories must be turned OFF and allowed to power down.
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAF/IAT sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal E and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool IAT Sensor parameter is less than -39°C (-38°F).
• 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.
4. Install a 3A fused Jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal D and a good ground. Verify the scan tool IAT Sensor parameter is greater than 149°C (300°F).
• 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.
5. If all circuits test normal, test the IAT sensor.
Component Testing
Compare the IAT sensor resistance to the values listed in the Temperature vs. Resistance table. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance.
- If the resistance is not within the range listed in the Temperature vs. Resistance table, replace the IAT sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests
* Mass Airflow Sensor/Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
* Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming Programming and Relearning