READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE)
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM)
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM)
DTC P0112 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low Input |
DTC P0113 Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input |
DESCRIPTION

The intake air temperature sensor, which is built into 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 intake air temperature. When the intake air temperature becomes low, the resistance of the thermistor increases. When the temperature becomes high, the resistance drops. The intake air temperature sensor is powered by a 5 V supply from terminal THA of the ECM via resistor R. Since resistor R and the intake air temperature sensor are connected in series, when the resistance of the intake air temperature sensor changes depending on the intake air temperature, the voltage at terminal THA also varies accordingly. 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 |
P0112 | A short in the intake air temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1-trip detection logic). |
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P0113 | An open in the intake air temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1-trip detection logic). |
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- HINT:
- When any of these DTCs are output, check the intake air temperature using the intelligent tester. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Intake Air.
Temperature Displayed | Malfunction |
-40°C (-40°F) | Open circuit |
140°C (284°F) | Short circuit |
WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. 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.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Intake Air.
Read the value displayed on the tester.
Result Result Proceed to Temperature displayed is -40°C (-40°F) A Temperature displayed is 140°C (284°F) or higher B Temperature displayed is same as actual intake air temperature C - HINT:
- If there is an open circuit, the intelligent tester indicates -40°C (-40°F).
- If there is a short circuit, the intelligent tester indicates 140°C (284°F).
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2.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS) |
Confirm that there is a good connection at the mass air flow meter.
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Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Connect terminals THA and ETHA of the wire harness connector for the mass air flow meter.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Intake Air.
Read the value displayed on the tester.
- Standard value:
- 140°C (284°F)
Text in Illustration *1 Mass Air Flow Meter *2 ECM *a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Mass Air Flow Meter)
Reconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
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3.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM) |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C36-4 (THA) - C95-12 (THA) Always Below 1 Ω C36-5 (E2) - C95-11 (ETHA) Always Below 1 Ω
Reconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
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OK | ||
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4.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Intake Air.
Read the value displayed on the tester.
- Standard value:
- -40°C (-40°F)
Text in Illustration *1 Mass Air Flow Meter *2 ECM
Reconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
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OK | ||
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5.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM) |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C36-4 (THA) or C95-12 (THA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
Reconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
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OK | ||
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