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Millenia 2.3L

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  1. Vehicle is equipped with 3 different IAT sensors. Each IAT sensor has unique resistance characteristics. One IAT sensor is located in air filter housing, another sensor is located in dynamic chamber at right rear of engine, and remaining IAT sensor is located in Lysholm compressor on top right of engine.
  2. Remove IAT sensor(s) to be tested. Place IAT sensor and thermometer in a container of water. Connect ohmmeter between IAT sensor terminals. Slowly heat water. Observe resistance reading at specified temperatures. See IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MILLENIA 2.3L)  table. If resistance is not as specified, replace IAT sensor.
IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MILLENIA 2.3L)

Temperature - °F (°C) Ohms
IAT Sensor (Air Cleaner Housing)
68 (20) 2100-2800
176 (80) 280-370
IAT Sensor (Dynamic Chamber)
77 (25) 29,700-36,300
185 (85) 3330-3670
IAT Sensor (Lysholm Compressor)
212 (100) 5600-6900