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P0110

P0110

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General Description
The Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) is installed into the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS). The IATS uses a thermistor whose resistance changes with the temperature. The electrical resistance of the IATS decreases as the temperature increases, and increases as the temperature decreases. The 5 V power source in the PCM is supplied to the IATS via a resistor in the PCM. That is, the resistor in the PCM and the thermistor in the IATS are connected in series. When the resistance value of the thermistor in IATS changes according to the intake air temperature, the signal voltage also changes. Using this signal, the information of the intake air temperature, the PCM corrects basic fuel injection duration and ignition timing.

DTC Description
PCM monitors difference between MAX. and MIN IATS in order to detect movement in IATS thorough Start Test and Drive Test while enable condition is met. PCM detects intake air temperature does not change, PCM determines that a fault exists and a DTC is stored.

MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on when the malfunction lasts till consecutive 2 driving cycle.

DTC Detecting Condition:






Specification:






Schematic Diagram:






Signal Waveform:






Monitor Scantool Data
1. IG "OFF" & connect scantool.
2. ENG "ON" and warm-up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Monitor "IATS" item on the service data.






4. Is the "IATS" data displayed correctly?

YES - Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or PCM's connector or was repaired and PCM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, ending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure

NO - Go to "Terminal and Connector Inspection" procedure

Terminal and Connector Inspection
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?

YES - Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NO - Go to "Signal Circuit Inspection" procedure.

Signal Circuit Inspection
1. IG "OFF" and disconnect IATS connector.
2. IG "ON" and ENG "OFF"
3. Measure voltage between terminal 4 of IATS harness connector and chassis ground.

Specification : Approx. 5 V






4. Is the measured voltage within specification?

YES - Go to "Ground Circuit Inspection" procedure.

NO - Repair open or short to ground in harness and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

Ground Circuit Inspection
1. IG "OFF" and disconnect IATS connector.
2. Measure voltage terminal 4 of IATS harness connector and chassis ground.
3. Measure voltage terminal 4 and 5 of IATS harness connector.

Specification: Voltage difference between measurement "A" and "B" is below 200 mV.






4. Is the measured voltage within specification?

YES - Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.

NO - Repair contact resistance or open in harness and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

Component Inspection
1. Check resistance of IATS
1. IG "OFF" and disconnect IATS connector.
2. Measure resistance between terminal 4 and 5 of IATS connector. (Component Side)

Specification:






3. Is the measured resistance within specification?

YES - Go to "Check PCM" as follows.

NO - Substitute with a known - good IATS and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace IATS and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

2. Check PCM
1. IG "OFF" and connect scantool.
2. Disconnect IATS connector and connect probe to terminal 4 of IATS harness connector.
3. IG "ON" and ENG "OFF" and simulation Function on scantool.
4. Simulate voltage at terminal 4 of IATS harness connector.






5. Does the signal value of IAT sensor change according to simulation voltage?

YES - Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NO - Substitute with a known - good PCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace PCM and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

CAUTION: There is a memory reset function on scantool that can erase optional parts automatically detected and memorized by PCM. Before or after testing PCM on the vehicle, use this function to reuse the PCM on the others.

Verification of Vehicle Repair
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Monitor and record the Freeze Frame Data for the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) which has been diagnosed.
2. Using a Scantool, Clear the DTCs
3. Operate the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions
4. Monitor that all readiness test have been verified as "Complete"
5. Are any DTCs present?

YES - Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.

NO - System is performing to specification at this time.