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DTC P0110: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor

  1. Check Power Supply  - Turn ignition off. Disconnect IAT sensor harness connector. See Fig 1. Using a voltmeter, measure voltage between IAT sensor harness connector terminal No. 3 (Pink/Black wire) and ground. If voltage is not about 5 volts, repair fault in Yellow/Blue wire as required. If voltage is about 5 volts, go to next step.
  2. Check Ground Circuit  - Turn ignition off. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between IAT sensor harness connector terminal No. 1 (Black wire) and engine ground. If no continuity exists, repair open in Black wire. If continuity exists, go to next step.
  3. Check Component  - Ensure IAT sensor is not damaged or contaminated. Check ECM and IAT sensor harness connectors for damage, corrosion or pushed-out pins. Repair if necessary. If no problems are found, ensure ignition is off. Measure resistance between IAT sensor connector terminals as follows:
    • With intake air temperature at 68°F (20°C), resistance should be 2100-2900 ohms.
    • With intake air temperature at 176°F (80°C), resistance should be 270-380 ohms.

    If resistance is not as specified, replace IAT sensor. If resistance is as specified, check ECM and IAT sensor harness connectors for damage, corrosion or pushed-out pins. Repair as necessary and retest.

Fig 1: Locating IAT Sensor Harness Connector
G96G10336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.