Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Testing and Inspection

Fig. 30 Intake Manifold And Throttle Body Components-Typical:

To perform a complete test of the intake manifold air temperature sensor and its circuitry, refer to Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection.
Testing and Inspection

To test the sensor only, refer to the following:

1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the intake manifold air temperature sensor (Fig. 30).

Sensor Resistance (Ohms)-Coolant Temperature Sensor/Intake Air Temperature Sensor:

2. Test the resistance of the sensor with an input impedance (digital) volt-ohm meter. The resistance (as measured across the sensor terminals) should be less than 1340 ohms with the engine warm. Refer to the Coolant Temperature sensor/Intake Air Temperature sensor resistance chart. Replace the sensor if it is not within the range of resistance specified in the chart.
3. Test the resistance of the wire harness. Do this between the PCM wire harness connector A-15 and the sensor connector terminal. Also check between PCM connector A-4 to the sensor connector terminal. Repair the wire harness as necessary if the resistance is greater than 1 ohm.