IAT Sensor, Checking: Notes

NOTE:

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connector of the IAT sensor -G42-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Test procedure

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK

Start diagnosis

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Engine must be at room temperature.

-- Switch the ignition ON.

-- Using the scan tool, check the intake air temperature:

Diagnostic text		Specified value
Intake Air Temperature (IAT)		approx. ambient air temperature

-- Turn the ignition switch OFF.

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Fault is intermittent. Check for proper connection, damaged wiring or loose terminals.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

Checking internal resistance

-- Disconnect the IAT sensor -G42- electrical harness connector.

-- Using a multimeter, check the IAT sensor -G42- terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.

Use the chart below for the specified values:

Specified values:

IAT Temperature vs Resistance
Temp (C)	min. value ohms	max value ohms
- 40	31811	37560
- 35	22941	26863
- 25	12415	14289
- 15	6958	7880
- 5	4036	4495
0	3120	3442
5	2422	2655
15	1519	1623
25	968	1031
35	629	676
45	419	455
55	286	314
65	195	217
75	136	155

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Replace the IAT sensor -G42- Refer to the Repair information.

-- If the specified values are obtained continue the test according to the following table:

Indicated reading	Cause	Test
approx. -40 °C or approx. -46 °C	Open circuit or short circuit to (B+)	IAT SENSOR, CHECKING => Testing if display approx. - 40 °C or approx. - 46 °C:
approx. 140 °C	Short circuit to Ground	IAT SENSOR, CHECKING => Testing if display approx. 140° C: