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Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT)

The intake air temperature sensor is located in the air cleaner case and detects the temperature of the intake air introduced through the air intake duct. The ECM uses the resistance signal from the sensor to correct the fuel injection amount.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Outback 3.0L)
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