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DTC P0111 (LUJ)

Diagnostic Instructions

•  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
•  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
•  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0111 00: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Performance

Diagnostic Fault Information



Circuit


Short to Ground


Open/High Resistance


Short to Voltage


Signal Performance


IAT Sensor Signal


P0112 00, P0114 00


P0113 00, P0114 00


P0113 00, P0114 00


P0111 00, P0114 00


Low Reference


-


P0113 00, P0114 00


P0113 00, P0114 00


P0111 00, P0114 00

 

Typical Scan Tool Data


IAT Sensor


Circuit


Short to Ground


Open


Short to Voltage



Operating Conditions: The ignition is ON, or the engine is running.


Parameter Normal Range: Varies with ambient temperature.


IAT Sensor Signal


129°C (264°F)


-40°C (-40°F)


-40°C (-40°F)


Low Reference


-


-40°C (-40°F)


-40°C (-40°F)

 

Circuit/System Description

The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is a variable resistor and is integrated in the mass air flow meter. The IAT sensor has a signal circuit and a low reference circuit. The IAT sensor measures the temperature of the air entering the engine. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 V to the IAT signal circuit, and a ground for the IAT low reference circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•  DTCs P0501 00, P0116 00, P0117 00, P0118 00, P0119 00, P0112 00, P0113 00, P0114 00, P0107 00 or P0108 00 are not set.
•  The engine run time is greater than 10 min.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects that the IAT deviates less than 1.5°C (35°F) since engine start.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0111 00 is a Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0111 00 is a Type B DTCs.

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Description and Operation

Air Intake System Description


Electrical Information Reference


DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. If the ignition has been OFF for 8 h or greater, the B75B Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT 1), the B65 Intake Manifold Pressure and Air Temperature Sensor (IAT 2) and the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor should be within 9°C (16°F) of each other. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool IAT Sensor, IAT Sensor 2 and the ECT Sensor parameters. Compare those sensor parameters to each other to determine if the condition is current.
2. Engine running, observe the scan tool IAT Sensor parameter. The reading should be between -39 to +120°C (-38 to +248°F) depending on the current ambient temperature and the vehicle operating conditions.
3. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B75B Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor.
2. Ignition OFF for 90 s, test for less than 5 Ω between the earth circuit terminal 1 and earth.
If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 Ω between the B75B Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT 1) low reference circuit terminal 3 and earth.
If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool IAT Sensor parameter is colder than -39°C (-38°F).
If warmer than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the B75B Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor signal circuit terminal 1 and ground. Verify the scan tool IAT Sensor parameter is warmer than 130°C (266°F).
If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
6. If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the B75B Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor.

Component Testing

Static Test

Measure and record the resistance of the B75B Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT 1) at various ambient temperatures, then compare those measurements to the Temperature Versus Resistance table.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup and programming

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