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Intake Air Temperature Sensor|Testing and Inspection > < Diagram Information and Instructions|Page 2844
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Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Description and Operation

Air Temperature Sensor Circuit

Purpose

The ECM modifies fuel injection duration according to the intake air temperature signal.

Operation

The Intake Air Temperature Sensor is a thermistor which measures intake air temperature as a resistance value. 
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The resistance of the sensor increases as temperature decreases. 

Intake Air Temperature Sensor|Testing and Inspection > < Diagram Information and Instructions|Page 2844