Intake Air Temperature Sensor

2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION Intake Air Temperature Sensor
  1. Check resistance between mass air flow sensor (1) terminals 5 and 6 under the following conditions.
    Intake air temperature [°C (°F)] Resistance (kΩ)
    25 (77) 1.800 - 2.200
  2. If NG, replace mass air flow sensor (with intake air temperature sensor). Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Fig 1: Identifying Mass Air Flow Sensor
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