Component Description

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The intake air temperature sensor is built into mass air flow sensor. The sensor detects intake air temperature and transmits a signal to the ECM.

The temperature sensing unit uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. Electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases in response to the temperature rise.

Fig 1: Identifying Mass Air Flow Sensor And Intake Air Temperature Sensor

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

REFERENCE DATA

Intake air temperature °C (°F)]

Voltage⁽¹⁾ (V)

Resistance (kΩ)

25 (77)

3.3

1.800 - 2.200

80 (176)

1.2

0.283 - 0.359

⁽¹⁾	These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminal 34

(Intake air temperature sensor) and ground.

Fig 2: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Resistance Graph

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.