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Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Testing and Inspection

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR INSPECTION

NOTE: Perform the following inspection only when directed.

Resistance Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.










3. Measure the resistance between the MAF/IAT sensor terminals D and E using an ohmmeter.
- If the IAT sensor is okay, but the PID value is out of specification, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If not as specified, replace the MAF/IAT sensor. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Circuit Open/Short Inspection




1. Disconnect the PCM connector.
2. Inspect the following harnesses for open or short circuit. (Continuity check)

Open circuit
- MAF/IAT sensor terminal D and PCM terminal 15
- MAF/IAT sensor terminal E and PCM terminal 20

Short circuit
- MAF/IAT sensor terminal D and power supply
- MAF/IAT sensor terminal D and body GND
- MAF/IAT sensor terminal E and power supply