Component Description

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The intake air temperature sensor is built into mass air flow sensor. The sensor detects intake air temperature and transmits a signal to the ECM.

The temperature sensing unit uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. Electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases in response to the temperature rise.

Fig 1: Locating Intake Air Temperature Sensor

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Reference data

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REFERENCE DATA

Intake air temperature °C (°F)

Voltage⁽¹⁾ V

Resistance kΩ

-10 (14)

4.43

7.9 - 9.3

25 (77)

3.32

1.9 - 2.1

80 (176)

1.23

0.31 - 0.37

⁽¹⁾	This data is reference values and is measured between ECM terminal 34 (Intake air temperature sensor) and ground.

Fig 2: Resistance And Temperature Graph

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.