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

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (IAT SENSOR) [2.7 V6]

The intake air temperature sensor (IAT Sensor), located on the intake manifold, is a resistor-based sensor for detecting the intake air temperature. According to the intake air temperature information from the sensor, the ECM provides necessary fuel injection amount control.