Component Description

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The intake air temperature sensor is built-into mass air flow sensor. The sensor detects intake air temperature and transmits a signal to the ECM.

The temperature sensing unit uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. Electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases in response to the temperature rise.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Temperature Sensor Position In Mass Air Flow Sensor

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Fig 2: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Voltage And Resistance Specifications

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CAUTION: Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.

Fig 3: Temperature - Resistance Graph (IAT)

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