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P0112-Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low: Notes

Fig 1: AAT, ECT & IAT Sensors Circuit Schematic
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For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article  .

Theory of operation 

The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the engine coolant. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) supplies 5 Volts to the IAT signal circuit and supplies a ground to the low reference circuit.