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Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor

IAT sensor may also be referred to as a Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) sensor. If a IAT sensor related code is present, see TESTS W/CODES article in this section. An out-of-calibration sensor may not set a diagnostic trouble code. Use following procedure to test calibration. Disconnect IAT sensor harness connector. Connect ohmmeter between sensor terminals. Sensor resistance should be as specified. See IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES  . After vehicle has sat overnight, MAT sensor and coolant sensor should have close to the same resistance reading.

IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES (1)

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
212 (100) 177
194 (90) 241
158 (70) 467
104 (40) 1459
68 (20) 3520
23 (-5) 12,300
14 (-10) 16,180
0 (-18) 25,000
-4 (-20) 28,680
-22 (-30) 52,700
-40 (-40) 100,700
(1) Measure resistance across sensor terminals.