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Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Description and Operation

Air Temperature Sensor Circuit:






Purpose
The ECM modifies fuel injection duration according to the intake air temperature signal.

Operation
The Intake Air Temperature Sensor is a thermistor which measures intake air temperature as a resistance value.
- The resistance of the sensor increases as temperature decreases.