MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

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

Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

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Vehicle applicability: This diagnostic supplement covers multiple Ford vehicles and engines. Follow the application named in the source below. Some references apply to vehicles other than Mustang.

( + ) IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side ( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

SIGRTN

SIGRTN

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?

Yes

No

GO to DA3 .

REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

DA3 CHECK FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

• For EcoSport, F-150 3.5L TIVCT, F-150 5.0L, Fiesta 1.6L TIVCT, Flex 3.5L TIVCT, KA, MKS

3.7L, MKT 3.7L, Mustang 3.7L, Taurus 3.5L TIVCT, Taurus 3.7L and Transit 3.7L,

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) MAPT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

IAT

Ground

• For all others,

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

IAT

Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?

Yes

No

GO to DA4 .

REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

DA4 CHECK FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• For EcoSport, F-150 3.5L TIVCT, F-150 5.0L, Fiesta 1.6L TIVCT, Flex 3.5L TIVCT, KA, MKS

3.7L, MKT 3.7L, Mustang 3.7L, Taurus 3.5L TIVCT, Taurus 3.7L and Transit 3.7L,

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) MAPT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

IAT

Ground

• For all others,

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

IAT

Ground

Source reference 4978

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