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Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) Sensor

Remove MAT sensor. See MAT SENSOR LOCATION  table. Using ohmmeter, check resistance reading across sensor terminals. Reading should vary with temperature. Replace sensor if not within specification. See MAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table.

MAT SENSOR LOCATION

Application Location
Metro Inside Air Cleaner Case
MAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature °F (°C) Resistance Ohms
-40 (-40) 100,700
0 (-18) 25,000
20 (-7) 13,500
40 (4) 7,500
70 (20) 3,400
100 (38) 1,800
160 (70) 450
212 (100) 185