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




INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (IAT SENSOR)
The intake air temperature sensor (IAT Sensor), built in to the MAP sensor, is a resistor-based sensor detect the intake air temperature. According to the intake air temperature information from the sensor, the ECM will control the necessary amount of fuel injection.