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Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Description and Operation

Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor And Specification Chart:






PURPOSE
This signal is used by the ECM to determine intake air density (oxygen content) for mixture control.

LOCATION
On the intake manifold

CONSTRUCTION
Temperature sensitive resistor (thermistor).

OPERATION
Thermistor resistance decreases as the air intake temperature increases.