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

Description
The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermistor which controls the signal voltage to the PCM. The PCM supplies a 5V reference and a ground to the sensor When the air is cold the resistance will be high. Whenever the intake air is warm, the resistance will be low.