F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Intake Air Temperature Sensor: Description and Operation
PURPOSE
The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor:
- Sends the PCM a signal indicating the temperature of the air entering the engine.
- It's resistance decreases as temperature increases.
- The PCM uses the air temperature information as a correction factor in the calculation of fuel, spark and MAF.