Diagnostic Test

1) IAT SENSOR VOLTAGE ABOVE 4.98 VOLTS
Ignition on, engine not running.

With a scan tool, read the Intake Air Temperature Sensor voltage.

Is the voltage above 4.98 volts?

Yes
1. Go To 2).
No
1. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
2) IAT SENSOR

Fig 1: Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor Signal Circuit & Ground Circuit
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature Sensor harness connector.

Connect a jumper wire between the (K21) IAT Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor ground circuit in the IAT Sensor harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

With a scan tool, read the IAT Sensor voltage.

Is the voltage below 1.0 volt with the jumper wire installed?

Yes
1. Replace the IAT Sensor.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To 3).
  NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.
3) (K21) IAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor Signal Circuit (3.7L & 4.7L)
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Fig 3: Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor Signal Circuit (5.7L)
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Disconnect the C2 PCM harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Measure the voltage on the (K21) IAT Signal circuit in the IAT Sensor harness connector.

Is the voltage above 0 volts?

Yes
1. Repair the short to battery voltage in the (K21) IAT Signal circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To 4).
4) (K21) IAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 4: Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor Signal Circuit (3.7L & 4.7L)
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Fig 5: Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor Signal Circuit (5.7L)
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Turn the ignition off.

CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller Special Tool #8815 to perform diagnosis.

Measure the resistance of the (K21) IAT Signal circuit from the IAT Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Go To 5).
No
1. Repair the open in the (K21) IAT Signal circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
5) (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 6: Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor Ground Circuit (3.7L & 4.7L)
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Fig 7: Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor Ground Circuit (5.7L)
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Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor ground circuit from the IAT Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Go To 6).
No
1. Repair the open in the (K900) Sensor ground circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
6) PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

Were there any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .