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Test Procedure

  1. Turn ignition off. Connect Hi-Scan Pro/Kia Data Pro Scan tool or equivalent to OBD-II Data Link Connector. See Figure. Turn ignition on. Monitor for other DTCs. If DTCs P0102 or P0103 are set, do all repairs associated with those DTCs before continuing with this procedure. If no other DTCs are set, go to next step.
  2. Start engine. Allow engine to idle until reaches normal operating temperature. Using Hi-Scan Pro/Kia Data Pro Scan tool or equivalent, monitor IAT sensor voltage signals. See INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION  table. If voltages are as specified, problem is intermittent. Check IAT sensor and ECM for proper harness connections and go to step  7. If any voltage is not as specified, go to next step.
    INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    IAT Sensor Output - Voltage IAT Sensor Temperature - °F (°C)
    3.6-3.8 68 (20)
    1.2-1.5 176 (80)
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect IAT sensor 2-pin harness connector. See Fig 1. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and IAT sensor connector terminal No. 2 (Tan wire). Voltage should be approximately 5.0 volts. If voltage is as specified, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, repair open or short circuit as necessary and go to step  7.
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECM harness connector "M". See Figure. Measure resistance between IAT sensor connector terminal No. 1 (Black/White wire) and ECM connector terminal M23. Also Measure resistance between IAT sensor connector terminal No. 2 (Tan wire) and ECM connector terminal M22. Both resistances should be below one ohm. If resistances are as specified, go to next step. If any resistance is not as specified, repair open circuit as necessary and go to step  7.
  5. With IAT sensor and ECM harness connectors disconnected. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and IAT sensor connector terminal No. 2 (Tan wire). Voltage should be below 0.5 volts. If voltage is as specified, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, repair short circuit as necessary and go to step  7.
  6. Turn ignition off. With IAT sensor and ECM harness connectors disconnected. Measure resistance between IAT sensor connector terminal No. 1 (Black/White wire) and No. 2 (Tan wire). Also measure resistance between ground and IAT sensor connector terminal No. 2 (Tan wire). All resistances should be infinite. If resistances are as specified, go to next step. If any resistance not as specified, repair short circuit as necessary and go to next step.
  7. After repair, return vehicle to original condition. Clear codes using Hi-Scan Pro/Kia Data Pro Scan tool or equivalent. Verify repairs by driving vehicle and monitoring for pending codes. If DTC is set during test drive, follow appropriate DTC test procedure.
Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector Terminals
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