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)
Perform active test using intelligent tester (check for short in wire harness)
Check harness and connector (mass air flow meter - ecm)
DTC P0110 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0112 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low Input
DTC P0113 Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input
Description
- The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, mounted on the Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter, monitors the IAT. The IAT sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the intake air. When the IAT is low, the resistance of the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the resistance drops. These variations in resistance are transmitted to the ECM as voltage changes (See Fig. 1).
- The IAT sensor is powered by a 5 V supply from the THA terminal of the ECM, via resistor R.
- Resistor R and the IAT sensor are connected in series. When the resistance value of the IAT sensor changes, according to changes in the IAT, 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.
HINT:
When any of DTCs P0110, P0112 and P0113 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the IAT is estimated to be 20°C (68°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.
DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
P0110 | An open or short in the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
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P0112 | A short in the IAT sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
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P0113 | An open in the IAT sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
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HINT:
When any of these DTCs are output, check the IAT by entering the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / All Data / Intake Air.
Temperature Displayed | Malfunction |
-40°C (-40°F) | Open circuit |
140°C (284°F) or higher | Short circuit |
Monitor description
The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the IAT. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the IAT sensor and stores a DTC. Example: If the sensor output voltage is higher than 4.91 V for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM determines that there is an open in the IAT sensor circuit, and stores DTC P0113. Conversely, if the output voltage is below 0.18 V for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM determines that there is a short in the sensor circuit, and stores DTC P0112. If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is stored 0.5 seconds after the engine is next started.
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) |
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG).
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Turn the tester on.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / All Data / Intake Air.
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Read the value displayed on the tester.
Standard:
Same as actual Intake Air Temperature (IAT).
Result Temperature Displayed Proceed to -40°C (-40°F) A 140°C (284°F) or higher B Same as actual IAT C HINT:
- If there is an open circuit, the tester indicates -40°C (-40°F).
- If there is a short circuit, the tester indicates 140°C (284°F) or higher.
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2.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS) |
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Disconnect the C50 Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter connector.
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Connect terminals 4 (THA) and 5 (E2) of the MAF meter wire harness side connector.
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG).
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Turn the tester on.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / All Data / Intake Air.
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Read the value displayed on the tester.
Standard value:
140°C (284°F) or higher
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3.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM) |
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Disconnect the C50 MAF meter connector.
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Disconnect the C45 ECM connector.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C50-4 (THA) - C45-73 (THA) Always Below 1 ? C50-5 (E2) - C45-97 (ETHW) Always Below 1 ?
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4.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) |
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Disconnect the C50 MAF meter connector.
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Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG).
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Turn the tester on.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / All Data / Intake Air.
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Read the value displayed on the tester.
Standard value:
-40°C (-40°F)
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5.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM) |
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Disconnect the C50 MAF meter connector.
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Disconnect the C45 ECM connector.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C50-4 (THA) or C45-73 (THA) - Body ground Always 10 k? or higher
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