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Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) Sensor

1.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) Sensor.

2.

Using a high impedance digital ohmmeter, measure the resistance of the sensor, comparing values received with the chart below.

TEMPERATURE (F)           

TEMPERATURE (C)              

RESISTANCE

212            

100            

185

160            

70                

450

100            

38                

1,600

70            

20                

3,400

40            

4                

7,500

20            

-7                

13,500

0            

-18            

25,000

-40            

-40            

100,700

3.

If the sensor resistance does not match the values given above, replace the sensor.

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