Circuit Description
The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is a variable resistor. 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 powertrain control module (PCM) supplies 5 volts to the IAT signal circuit and a ground for the IAT low reference circuit. When the IAT sensor is cold, the sensor resistance is high. When the air temperature increases, the sensor resistance decreases. With high sensor resistance, the PCM detects a high voltage on the IAT signal circuit. With lower sensor resistance, the PCM detects a lower voltage on the IAT signal circuit. If the PCM detects an intermittent low IAT signal voltage, indicating a high temperature, DTC P1112 sets.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC.
DTC P1112 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent Low Voltage
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0112, P0500, P0502, and P0503 are not set. |
| • | The engine is operating for more than 45 seconds. |
| • | The vehicle speed is at least 40 km/h (25 mph). |
| • | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is less than 125°C (257°F). |
| • | DTC P1112 runs continuously once the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The IAT signal voltage is less than 0.24 volts for at least 50 seconds out of a 16 minute period of time.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records. |
| • | The driver information center, if equipped, may display a message. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the DTC with a scan tool. |
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | Go to Step 2 | |
Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Is DTC P0112 set? | Go to DTC P0112 | Go to Step 3 | |
3 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the IAT sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Test the IAT signal circuit between the IAT sensor and the PCM for an intermittent short to ground. Refer to Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions , Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Intermittent Conditions |
5 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | System OK | |
