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DTC P0111 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Gradient Too High: Description
The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, in the Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter, monitors the. IAT. The IAT sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the intake air. When the IAT 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 (included in the hybrid vehicle control ECU) as voltage changes (See Fig 1).
The IAT sensor is powered by a 5 V supply from the THA terminal of the ECM, via resistor R. Resistor R and the IAT sensor are connected in series. When the resistance value of the IAT sensor changes, the voltage at terminal THA also varies according to changes in the IAT. Based on this signal, the ECM increases the fuel injection volume when the engine is cold to improve driveability.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| P0111 | When either of following conditions are met (2 trip detection logic):
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Mass air flow meter |
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