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Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Description and Operation

Fig. 69 Testing Vacuum Switch

PURPOSE

The intake air temperature sensormeasures the temperature of incoming intake (ambient) air, so the ECU can adjust injection duration.  This aids
with improvement in fuel atomization and decreases carbonizing within the engine.

LOCATION

Mounted in the airflow meter.

CONSTRUCTION

OPERATION

The THA inputs the ECU through terminal THA.

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