Circuit Description
The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor, mounted on the mass air flow (MAF) sensor, monitors the intake air temperature. The IAT sensor has a thermistor that varies its resistance depending on the temperature of the intake air. When the air temperature is low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the resistance drops. The variations in resistance are reflected as voltage changes to the ECM terminal. (See Fig 1).
The intake air temperature sensor is connected to the ECM (See below). The 5 V power source voltage in the ECM is applied to the intake air temperature sensor from terminal THA (THAR) via resistor R.
That is, the resistor R and the intake air temperature sensor are connected in series. When the resistance value of the intake air temperature sensor changes in accordance with changes in the intake air temperature, the potential at terminal THA (THAR) also changes. Based on this signal, the ECM increases the fuel injection volume to improve the driveability during cold engine operation.
| DTC No. | Proceed to | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0110 | Step 1. | Open Or Short In Intake Air Temp. Sensor Circuit For 0.5 sec. |
|
| P0112 | Step 4. | Short In Intake Air Temp. Sensor Circuit For 0.5 sec. | |
| P0113 | Step 2. | Open In Intake Air Temp. Sensor Circuit For 0.5 sec. |
| Temperature Displayed | Malfunction |
|---|---|
| -40 °C (-40°F) | Open Circuit |
| 140°C (284°F) Or More | Short Circuit |