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Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7

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  1. Disconnect Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor connector. Turn ignition on. Check voltage between ground and Gray/Red wire (Esteem and Vitara), Light Blue wire (Grand Vitara and XL-7) terminal of connector. If voltage is not 4-6 volts (4.5-5.5 on Grand Vitara and XL-7), check wiring harness for an open or short. If voltage is as specified, go to next step.
  2. Remove IAT sensor and place in container of water with a thermometer. Heat water to specified temperature and check resistance. See IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table. See Fig 1 . Replace IAT sensor if resistance is not within specification.
IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor Temperature - °F (°C) Resistance - k/ohms
Aerio & Esteem
68 (20) 2.21-2.69
176 (80) .322
Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7
68 (20) 2.09-2.81
176 (80) .322
Fig 1: Testing Intake Air Temperature Sensor Resistance (Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7)
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