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




INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR INSPECTION [L3]

Resistance Inspection

1. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor connector.

2. Verify that the resistance between MAF sensor terminals D and E is within the specification.






- If the monitor item status/specification (reference) is not within the specification, even though the IAT sensor resistance is within the specification, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If not within the specification, replace the MAF sensor.
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Circuit Open/Short Inspection





1. Disconnect the PCM connector.

2. Inspect the following wiring harnesses for an open or short circuit. (Continuity inspection)

Open circuit

- If there is no continuity, there is an open circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- MAF/IAT sensor terminal D and PCM terminal 1AT
- MAF/IAT sensor terminal E and PCM terminal 1AV

Short circuit

- If there is continuity, there is a short circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

- MAF/IAT sensor terminal D and power supply
- MAF/IAT sensor terminal D and body ground
- MAF/IAT sensor terminal E and power supply