DESCRIPTION
The intake air temperature sensor, mounted on the mass air flow meter sub-assembly, monitors the intake air temperature. The intake air temperature sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the intake air. When the intake air temperature is low, the resistance of the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the resistance drops. These variations in resistance are transmitted to the ECM as voltage changes.
The intake air temperature detected by the inlet air temperature sensor is converted to a voltage value inside the intake airflow meter assembly, and the voltage value is then output to the ECM. Based on this signal, the ECM increases the fuel injection volume when the engine is cold to improve driveability.
HINT:
When DTC P011011 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the intake air temperature is estimated to be 20°C (68°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is then turned off.
DTC No. | Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
MIL | Note |
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P011011 | Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Bank 1 Circuit Short to Ground |
The intake air temperature sensor output voltage is less than 0.176 V*1 or 0.146V*2 for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic). |
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HINT:
When this DTC is output, check the intake air temperature in the Data List. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Intake Air Temperature.
except Mexico Models
DTC No. | Intake Air Temperature |
Malfunction |
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P011011 |
Higher than 128°C (262°F) |
Short to ground in THA circuit |
DTC No. | Intake Air Temperature |
Malfunction |
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P011011 |
Higher than 138°C (280°F) |
Short to ground in THA circuit |
If the Data List values are normal, it may be due to a temporary recovery from the malfunction condition. Check for intermittent problems.
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the intake air temperature. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly) circuit, illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.
Example:
If the intake air temperature sensor output voltage is less than 0.176 V*1 or 0.142 V*2 for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM will illuminates the MIL and store this DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs | P0112: Intake air temperature sensor range check (low voltage) |
Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly) |
Required Sensors/Components (Related) |
- |
Frequency of Operation |
Continuous |
Duration |
0.5 seconds |
MIL Operation |
Immediate |
Sequence of Operation |
None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored |
None |
Both of the following conditions are met |
- |
Auxiliary battery voltage |
8 V or higher |
Ignition switch |
ON |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Intake air temperature sensor voltage [Intake air temperature] |
Less than 0.176 V [Higher than 128°C (262°F)]: except Mexico Models Less than 0.142 V [Higher than 138°C (280°F)]: for Mexico Models |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
HINT:
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HINT:
GTS Display |
Description |
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NORMAL |
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ABNORMAL |
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INCOMPLETE |
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HINT:
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
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(Select Powertrain in Health Check and then check the time stamp data.)
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HINT:
Read Freeze Frame Data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
1. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR |
*a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly) |
HINT:
Make sure that the connector is properly connected. If it is not, securely connect it and check for DTCs again.
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection | Condition |
Specified Condition |
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C26-4 (VCC) - C26-2 (E2G) |
Ignition switch ON | 4.8 to 5.2 V |
C26-1 (THA) - C26-2 (E2G) |
Ignition switch ON | 4.8 to 5.2 V |
(d) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition |
Specified Condition |
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C26-4 (VCC) - C26-1 (THA) |
Ignition switch off | 2.565 to 2.835 kΩ |
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
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OK | REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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2. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM) |
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition |
Specified Condition |
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C26-4 (VCC) - C139-78 (VCVG) |
Always | Below 1 Ω |
C26-1 (THA) or C139-102 (THA) - Body ground and other terminals |
Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
OK | REPLACE ECM |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |