Aspirated air temperature sensor operation check
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Petrol injection system › Aspirated air temperature sensor operation check
ASPIRATED AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK
| STEP | CHECK TO BE PERFORMED | REMEDIAL ACTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air temperature sensor check Disconnect the pressure sensor connector Connect an ohmmeter between pins 1 and 2 and check that the resistance value is similar to the attached graph | Replace the sensor |
| 2 | Power supply check Connect a voltmeter between pins 1 and 3 of the sensor wiring Turn the ignition to MAR and check for a voltage of approximately 5 Volts | Restore the wiring between the sensor and the engine management control unit |
| 3 | Pressure signal check Connect a voltmeter between pins 3 and 4 of the sensor wiring. With the engine idling, check for a voltage of approximately 3.5 volts. Accelerate and check that the voltage value is similar to the attached graph | Replace the sensor |
Air pressure/temperature sensor
Air temperature sensor graph
| Sensor pin out | |
|---|---|
| Pin | Function |
| 1 | Air temperature signal |
| 2 | Filtered earth |
| 3 | + 5V |
| 4 | Pressure signal |
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