PINPOINT TEST DA: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor: Introduction

2004 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, AutomaticSECTION Introduction
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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • IAT sensor (12A697)
  • integrated mass air flow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor (12B579)
  • harness circuits: IAT and SIGRTN
  • powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)
    Fig 1: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Temperature And Voltage Graph
    G06053965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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