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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE CONDITION 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off in an environment where the temperature is consistent and above -64°C (83.2°F) until the engine coolant temperature is equal to, or close to the environmental ambient temperature.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With a scan tool, compare the AAT, ECT, and IAT Sensor values.

      Is the Intake Air Temperature Sensor value within 15°C (59°F) of the other two sensor values?

      Yes 

      • Perform the INTERMITTENT DTC diagnostic procedure. Refer to DTC INDEX .

      No 

      • Go To  2
  2. CHECK FOR HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE (K21) IAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the IAT Sensor harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
    4. Connect the (special tool #10436, Adapter, GPEC Diagnostic).
    5. Measure the resistance of the (K21) IAT Signal circuit between the IAT Sensor harness connector and the GPEC Adaptor.

      Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Repair the (K21) IAT Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  3. CHECK FOR HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE (K915) SENSOR GROUND 
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K915) Sensor Ground circuit between the IAT Sensor harness connector and the GPEC Adaptor.

      Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Repair the (K915) Sensor Ground for an open or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Reconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
      NOTE:

      The P0113-IAT SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH DTC should display as active or pending with the Intake Air Temperature harness connector disconnected.

    5. Turn the ignition off.
    6. Connect a jumper between the (K21) IAT Signal circuit and the (K915) Sensor Ground circuit at the Intake Air Temperature Sensor harness connector.
    7. Turn the ignition on.
    8. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
      NOTE:

      The P0112-IAT SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW DTC should display as active or pending with the jumper in place.

      Do the DTCs display as described above?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. CHECK RELATED PCM AND COMPONENT CONNECTIONS 
    1. Perform any Service Bulletins that apply.
    2. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
    3. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    4. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    5. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    6. Reconnect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    9. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    10. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
    11. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No