Code No. P0112: No. 1 intake air temperature sensor Circuit Low Input








OPERATION



  • A power voltage of 5 V is applied to the No. 1 intake air temperature sensor output terminal (terminal No. 1) from the engine-ECU (terminal No. 89).
  • The power voltage is earthed to the engine-ECU (terminal No. 88) from the No. 1 intake air temperature sensor (terminal No. 4).

FUNCTION



  • The No. 1 intake air temperature sensor converts the intake air temperature into a voltage and inputs the voltage signal to the engine-ECU.
  • In response to the signal, the engine-ECU corrects the fuel injection amount, etc.
  • The No. 1 intake air temperature sensor is a kind of resistor, which has characteristics to reduce its resistance as the intake air temperature rises. Therefore, the sensor output voltage varies with the intake air temperature, and becomes lower as the intake air temperature rises.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT


Check Condition
  • Ignition switch is "ON" position.
Judgement Criterion
  • No. 1 intake air temperature sensor output voltage is less than 0.2 V (corresponding to an intake air temperature of 120°C or more) for 2 seconds.
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • Control as if the intake air temperature is 25°C.

PROBABLE CAUSES



  • Failed No. 1 intake air temperature sensor
  • Short circuit in No. 1 intake air temperature sensor circuit or loose connector contact
  • Failed engine-ECU

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list

  • Item 5: No. 1 intake air temperature sensor
OK: At ambient temperature (atmospheric temperature) or equivalent.

Q. Is the check result normal?
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).
Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Connector check: A-06 air flow sensor connector

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 3.
Repair or replace the connector.

STEP 3. Check No. 1 intake air temperature sensor itself.

  • Check No. 1 intake air temperature sensor itself (Refer to ).

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 4.
Replace the air flow sensor.

STEP 4. Perform voltage measurement at A-06 air flow sensor connector.

  • Disconnect connector, and measure at harness side.
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Voltage between terminal No. 1 and earth.
OK: 4.5 - 4.9 V

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 7.
Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Connector check: B-09 engine-ECU connector

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 6.
Repair or replace the connector.

STEP 6. Check harness between A-06 (terminal No. 1) air flow sensor connector and B-09 (terminal No. 89) engine-ECU connector.

  • Check output line for short circuit.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 7.
Repair the damaged harness wire.

STEP 7. M.U.T.-III data list

  • Item 5: No. 1 intake air temperature sensor
OK: At ambient temperature (atmospheric temperature) or equivalent.

Q. Is the check result normal?
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).
Replace the engine-ECU.