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Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor

Turn ignition off. Locate IAT sensor on intake manifold. Unplug connector from sensor. Measure resistance between sensor terminals at temperatures specified. See appropriate INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR RESISTANCE table. Replace sensor if resistance is not as specified.

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR RESISTANCE (1)

Temperature - °F (°C) Ohms
Motronic 5.2 System
-22 (-30) 20,000-30,000
14 (-10) 8300-10,600
68 (20) 2300-2700
104 (40) 1000-1300
140 (60) 565-670
176 (80) 295-365
194 (90) 240-260
Trionic System
-22 (-30) 20,000-30,000
14 (-10) 7000-11,400
68 (20) 2100-2900
104 (40) 1000-1300
140 (60) 565-670
176 (80) 295-365
194 (90) 240-260
(1) Measure resistance between sensor terminals.