Dtc P0111 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Gradient Too High

DESCRIPTION

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0111)

DESCRIPTION

1. The intake air temperature sensor, part of the mass air flow meter, monitors the intake air temperature. The intake air temperature sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the intake air. When the intake air temperature becomes low, the resistance of the thermistor increases. When the temperature becomes high, the resistance drops. These variations in resistance are transmitted to the ECM as voltage changes (See Fig. 1).
   
2. The intake air temperature sensor is powered by a 5 V supply from the THA terminal of the ECM, via resistor R which is located inside the ECM.
   
3. Resistor R and the intake air temperature sensor are connected in series. When the resistance value of the intake air temperature sensor changes, according to changes in the intake air temperature, the voltage at terminal THA also varies. Based on this signal, the ECM increases the fuel injection volume when the engine is cold to improve driveability.
   

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

1. After a warm engine is stopped
   The ECM monitors the intake air temperature variation in the period from when the engine was warmed up on the previous trip until the next engine start. If the change in engine coolant temperature sensor output is less than the threshold, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the intake air temperature sensor. When this is detected, the MIL is illuminated and the DTC is stored.
   

1. After a cold engine is started
   The monitor runs when the engine is started cold after 5 hours or more have elapsed since the engine stopped. If the intake air temperature sensor output variation until the engine has warmed up completely is less than the threshold, it is determined that a malfunction has occurred in the intake air temperature sensor. When this is detected in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the MIL is illuminated and the DTC is set.
   

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
   
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
   
3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
   
4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
   
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].
   
6. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher [B].
   
7. Idle the engine for 5 minutes or more [C].
   

   HINT:

   During steps [A] through [C], if the change in the intake air temperature is below 1°C (1.8°F), the intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter) is malfunctioning. It is not necessary to continue this procedure.

8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [D].
   
9. Read the pending DTCs.
   

   HINT:

   1. If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
      
   2. If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
      
10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
    
11. Input the DTC: P0111.
    
12. Check the DTC judgment result.
    
    

    Techstream Display	Description
    NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
    ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A	Unable to perform DTC judgment Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT:

    1. If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
       
    2. If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
       
    3. If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [E] and [F].
       
13. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (25 mph) or more for a total of 5 minutes or more [E].
    

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

14. Check the DTC judgment result again [F].
    

    HINT:

    If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [E] and [F] again.

15. If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000PDK0ZBX.html).
    

    HINT:

    1. If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
       
    2. If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
       

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
   

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   

3. Turn the Techstream on.
   

4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
   

5. Read DTCs.
   
   

   Result:

   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   P0111 and other DTCs	A
   P0111	B

   HINT:

   If any DTCs other than P0111 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.