Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
Scheme 27
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Check the IAT with a scan tool or the HDS. Is about 302 °F (150 °C) or more, or 0 V indicated? YES - Go to step 3. NO - Go to step 8 .
- Disconnect the IAT sensor 2P connector.
- Check the IAT with a scan tool or the HDS. Is about 302 °F (150 °C) or more, or 0 V indicated? YES - Go to step 5. NO - Replace the IAT sensor (see «SPECIAL TOOLS»(ref-221324-S23506078702006022400000) ).
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect ECM connector C (31P).
- Check the continuity between IAT sensor 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM (C25) and the IAT sensor. NO - Substitute a known-good ECM (see «HOW TO SUBSTITUTE THE ECM FOR TESTING PURPOSES»(ref-221328-S04997151962006022400000) ) and recheck. If normal IAT is indicated, replace the original ECM (see «ECM REPLACEMENT»(ref-221329-S30667517252006022400000) ).
- Check the temperature reading on the scan tool or the HDS. Be aware that if the engine is warm, the reading will be higher than ambient temperature. If the engine is cold, the IAT and ECT will have the same value. Is the correct ambient temperature indicated? YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the IAT sensor and at the ECM. NO - Replace the IAT sensor (see «SPECIAL TOOLS»(ref-221324-S23506078702006022400000) ).