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Test Procedure

  1. DA1: CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 
    • Are any of the following DTCs present during PCM or transmission control module (TCM) self-test: P0112, P0113, or P0114? 
    • Yes:  For KOEO and KOER DTC P0112, GO to  DA6.

      For KOEO and KOER DTC P0113, GO to  DA2.

      For all others, GO to  DA8.

    • No:  Unable to duplicate or identify the concern at this time.

      RETURN to SYMPTOM CHARTS for further direction.

  2. DA2: DTC P0113: CHECK THE IAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    • The DTC indicates the sensor signal is greater than the self-test maximum.
    • MAF/IAT Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      IAT - Pin 1 Ground
    • Is the voltage between 4.5 - 5.5 V? 
    • Yes:  GO to  DA3.
    • No:  GO to  DA4.
  3. DA3: CHECK IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Component Side (-) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Component Side
      IAT - Pin 1 SIGRTN - Pin 2
    • Is the resistance between 1K - 500K ohms? 
  4. DA4: CHECK THE SIGNAL AND SIGRTN CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      IAT - Pin 1 IAT - Pin B39
      SIGRTN - Pin 2 SIGRTN - Pin B41
    • Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  DA5.
    • No:  REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  5. DA5: CHECK THE SIGNAL FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN HARNESS 
    • Key in OFF position. PCM connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      IAT - Pin 1 Ground
    • Is the voltage greater than 1 V? 
    • Yes:  REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    • No:  GO to  DA11.
  6. DA6: DTC P0112: SIMULATE AN OPPOSITE SIGNAL TO THE PCM 
    NOTE: The DTC indicates the sensor signal is less than the self-test minimum.
    • MAF/IAT Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the IAT PID.
    • Is the voltage greater than 4.2 V? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new MAF/IAT sensor.

      REFER to the ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .

      CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

    • No:  Key in OFF position.

      GO to  DA7.

  7. DA7: CHECK THE SENSOR SIGNAL FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      IAT - Pin B39 SIGRTN - Pin B41
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-) Vehicle Battery
      IAT - Pin B39 Negative terminal
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      IAT - Pin B39 MAF RTN - Pin B43
    • Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  DA11.
    • No:  REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  8. DA8: SELF-TEST DTCS P0112, P0113, P0114 OR P1112: INTERMITTENT CHECK 
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the IAT PID.
    • While observing the PID, carry out the following:
      • Tap on the sensor to simulate road shock
      • Wiggle the sensor connector
    • Is there a large change in the voltage reading? 
    • Yes:  DISCONNECT and INSPECT the connector.

      If OK, INSTALL a new MAF/IAT sensor.

      REFER to the ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .

      CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

    • No:  GO to  DA9.
  9. DA9: CHECK THE WIRING HARNESS 
    • Access the PCM and monitor the IAT PID.
    • While observing the PID, wiggle, shake, and bend small sections of the wiring harness working from the sensor to the PCM.
    • Is there a large change in the voltage reading? 
    • Yes:  ISOLATE the concern.

      REPAIR as necessary.

      CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

    • No:  GO to  DA10.
  10. DA10: CHECK THE PCM AND VEHICLE HARNESS CONNECTORS 
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • MAF/IAT Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Are the connectors and pins OK? 
  11. DA11: CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pushed out pins
      • corrosion
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present?