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Function test

PID  Diagnostic text  Specified value: 
15: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) approx. ambient temperature1)

1) If a temperature is indicated which is below ambient temperature of sensor, first check sensor wires for contact resistance. Note that while the vehicle is standing still the sensor might warm up due to radiant heat.

If a substitute value of approx. 134 ° C is displayed:

If specified value is not obtained: