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Intake Air Temperature Sensor|Description and Operation|Page 2152 > < Electric Load Signal <--> [Electric Load Sensor]|Testing and Inspection
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Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Description and Operation

The Intake Air Thermosensor is an integral part of the airflow meter.  This input signal is utilized by the ECU in it calculations for these outputs:

Fuel injection quantity
Idle speed control
Purge control solenoid valve
Pressure regulator solenoid valve

Normal sensor resistance measurements are as follows:

K OHMS

AIR TEMP.

13.6 - 18.4

-20°C / -4°F

2.21 - 2.69

20°C / 68°F

.493 - .667

60°C / 140°F

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