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Intake Air Temperature Sensor

  1. Disconnect airflow sensor connector.
  2. Check intake air temperature sensor by measuring resistance between terminals No. 6 and 8. For specifications, see INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table. Replace airflow sensor assembly if not to specification.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Resistance Ohms
32 (0) 6000
68 (20) 2700
176 (80) 400
Fig 1: Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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