Checking the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor function

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition On Position

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• Ignition on.

  Read off the outside temperature in Volt. Check that it is correct according to the table values:Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor inlet .

  Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000

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Is the temperature reading OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to Faulty signal. Intermittent fault 

• NO 

  Refer to Checking connector