Note. For circuit reference, see WIRING DIAGRAMS - 4.3L article.
Circuit Description
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermistor. VCM applies and reads a 5-volt reference signal to sensor. When air is cold, sensor resistance is high and VCM will measure a high signal voltage. If air is warm, sensor resistance is low causing VCM to measure low voltage.
Conditions for setting DTC
- No VSS DTCs set.
- Vehicle speed at least 2 MPH.
- Engine running longer than 100 seconds.
- IAT sensor voltage less than 0.82 volt.