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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1995CAVALIER LS, 4D SEDAN, 2.2 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 4.6L)PCM CODE CHARTSCODE P038, OPEN INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSORTEST CONDITIONS
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4

Test Conditions

1995 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4SECTION Test Conditions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Code P047 not set. Outside air temperature sensor has not failed. Outside air temperature 14°F (-10°C) or greater or difference between outside air temperature and IAT is greater than 63°F (17°C). Vehicle speed at 7 MPH or greater for at least 5 seconds. Engine speed at 500 RPM or greater for more than 20 seconds.

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