Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT)
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The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermistor in which resistance changes with temperature. The electrical resistance decreases as the temperature increases. The IAT provides air temperature information to the PCM which is used to help determine transmission line pressure and shift scheduling.