P1112

Circuit Description
The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermistor which measure the temperature of the air entering the engine. The powertrain control module (PCM) applies 5 volts through a pull-up resistor to the IAT sensor. When the intake air is cold, the sensor resistance is high and the PCM will monitor a high signal voltage on the IAT signal circuit. If the in take air is warm, the sensor resistance becomes lower, causing the PCM monitor a lower voltage. Diagnostic Trouble Code P1112 will set when the PCM intermittently detects an excessively low signal voltage on the intake air temperature sensor signal circuit. DTC P1112 is a type D code.

Conditions for setting the DTC
- The engine has been running for over 2 minutes.
- Vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).
- IAT signal voltage is greater than 148 °C (298 °F) (about 0.10 volt) for a total of 2.5 seconds over a 25-second period of time.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
- The PCM will store conditions which were present when the Diagnostic Trouble Code set as Failure Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.
- The PCM will substitute a default value for intake air temperature.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- A history Diagnostic Trouble Code P1112 will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a fault.
- Diagnostic Trouble Code P1112 can be cleared by using the Scan Tool's "Clear Info" function.

Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
- Poor connection at PCM - Inspect harness connectors for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal-to-wire connection.
- Damaged harness - Inspect the wiring harness for damage; shorts to ground, shorts to battery positive, and open circuits. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the IAT display on the Tech 2 while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the IAT sensor. A change in the IAT display will indicate the location of the fault.

Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the Diagnostic Trouble Code to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

Steps 1 - 2:

Step 3:

Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Chart.
2. Verifies that the fault is present.
3. If DTC P1112 can be repeated only by duplicating the Failure Records conditions, refer to the "Temperature vs. Resistance Value Chart."

The chart may be used to test the IAT sensor at various temperatures to evaluate the possibility of a "shifted" sensor that may be shorted above or below a certain temperature. If this is the case, replace the IAT sensor.




Intake Air Temperature Sensor