Component Description
The intake air temperature sensor is built-into mass air flow sensor. The sensor detects intake air temperature and transmits a signal to the ECM.
The temperature sensing unit uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. Electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases in response to the temperature rise.
REFERENCE DATA
| Intake air temperature °C (°F) | Voltage(1) V | Resistance kΩ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 (77) | 3.32 | 1.9-2.1 | ||
| 80 (176) | 1.23 | 0.31 - 0.37 | ||
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CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.