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Diagnostic Aids

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An IAT signal that is detected out of range high or low by PCM will cause engine to ignore IAT signal, disable exhaust backpressure operation and assume an ambient temperature of 59°F (15°C). This test is intended to diagnose the following components and circuits:

IAT SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature - °F (°C) Resistance - k/Ohms Volts
248 (120) 1.19 .28
230 (110) 1.56 .36
212 (100) 2.08 .47
194 (90) 2.80 .61
176 (80) 3.84 .80
158 (70) 5.34 1.04
140 (60) 7.55 1.34
122 (50) 10.93 1.72
104 (40) 16.11 2.15
86 (30) 24.25 2.63
68 (20) 37.34 3.09
50 (10) 58.99 3.52
Fig 1: Identifying Intake Temperature Sensor Circuits & Connector Terminals
G00096667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.