Testing if display approx. 140° C:
-- Disconnect the IAT sensor -G42- electrical harness connector.
-- Turn the ignition switch ON.
-- Check the value indicated on the scan tool display.
If indication jumps to approx. - 40 °C or - 46 °C:
-- Switch ignition OFF.
-- Replace the IAT sensor -G42-. Refer to the Repair information.
If the indication remains at approx. 140 °C:
Checking wiring
-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair information.
-- Disconnect the ECM harness connector.
-- Using a multimeter, check the IAT sensor -G42- electrical harness connector terminal 1 to engine ground for continuity.
Specified value: OL or No continuity.
If the specified value was Not obtained:
-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to Ground.
-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.
-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
If no malfunction is found in wiring:
-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair information.
Final procedures
After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
- Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
- If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
- If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .