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IAT sensor inspection

CAUTION:
  • When servicing MAF & IAT sensor, be sure to observe the following items.
    • Do not disassemble MAF & IAT sensor.
    • Do not expose MAF & IAT sensor to any shock. If it has been dropped, it should be replaced.
    • Do not clean MAF & IAT sensor.
    • Do not blow compressed air by using air gun or the like.
    • Do not put finger or any other object into MAF & IAT sensor.
  • Do not heat MAF & IAT sensor more than 100 °C (212 °F). Otherwise, MAF & IAT sensor will be damaged.
  1. Remove MAF & IAT sensor. See MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) & INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Check sensor O-ring (1) for damage and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
  3. Measure resistance between sensor terminals while blowing hot air to temperature sensing part (2) of MAF & IAT sensor (3) using hot air drier (4).

    If faulty condition is found, replace MAF & IAT sensor. See MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) & INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    Intake air temperature sensor resistance 

    -20 °C (-4 °F): 12.6 - 15.1 kΩ 

    20 °C (68 °F): 2.29 - 2.55 kΩ 

    80 °C (176 °F): 0.312 - 0.370 kΩ 

    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Intake Air Temperature Sensor Terminals
    G06492681Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    Fig 2: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Resistance Graph
    G06492682Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.