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Resistance Inspection

  1. Disconnect the IAT sensor No.2 connector.
  2. Verify that the resistance between terminals A and B is within the specification.
    Fig 1: Identifying IAT Sensor No.2 Connector Terminal
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IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Ambient temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohm)
25 {77} Approx.33
85 (185} Approx.3.5
Fig 2: IAT Sensor Characteristics Graph
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IAT SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS REFERENCE

Ambient temperature (°C {°F})  -20 {-4} 0 (32} 20 {68} 40 {104} 60 {140}
Resistance (kilohm)  Approx.357 Approx.112 Approx.41 Approx.17 Approx.8
Voltage (V)  Approx.4.6 Approx.4.0 Approx.3.0 Approx.2.0 Approx.1.2