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


10 C The MAT sensor is a thermistor mounted in the intake manifold. Low intake air temperature produces a high resistance, while high intake air resistance produces low resistance. The ECM supplies a 5 volt signal to the sensor through a resistor and measures the voltage. By measuring the voltage, the ECM can determine MAT.