2NZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SFI SYSTEM P0110 Intake Air Temperature Circuit P0112 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low Input P0113 Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input
DESCRIPTION

The intake air temperature sensor, mounted on the mass air flow meter sub-assembly, 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 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 intake air temperature sensor is powered by a 5 V supply from the THA terminal of the ECM, via resistor R.
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.
- HINT:
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When any of DTCs P0110, P0112 and P0113 are stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the intake air temperature is estimated to be 20°C (68°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.
DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory |
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P0110 | Intake Air Temperature Circuit | Open or short in intake air temperature circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). | ·
Open or short in intake air temperature sensor circuit ·
Intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly) ·
ECM |
Comes on | DTC stored |
P0112 | Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low Input | Short in intake air temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). | ·
Short in intake air temperature sensor circuit ·
Intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly) ·
ECM |
Comes on | DTC stored |
P0113 | Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input | Open in intake air temperature sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). | ·
Open in intake air temperature sensor circuit ·
Intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly) ·
ECM |
Comes on | DTC stored |
- HINT:
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When any of these DTCs are output, check the intake air temperature using the GTS. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Intake Air.
Temperature Displayed Malfunction -40°C (-40°F) Open circuit 140°C (284°F) Short circuit
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the intake air temperature. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the intake air temperature sensor circuit and stores a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.
Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.
Wait 5 seconds or more.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read the pending DTCs.
- HINT:
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If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
·If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P0110, P0112 or P0113.
Check the DTC judgment result.
GTS Display | Description |
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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:
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If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
·If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
·If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the Confirmation Driving Pattern and the DTC judgment result again.
WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- HINT:
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Read freeze frame data using the GTS. 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.
PROCEDURE
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Intake Air.
- Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
-
Tester Display Intake Air - 50003 234 5
Read the value displayed on the GTS.
- OK:
Same as actual intake air temperature.
- Result:
Result Proceed to -40°C (-40°F) A 140°C (284°F) B Same as actual intake air temperature C
- HINT:
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If there is an open circuit, the GTS indicates -40°C (-40°F).
·If there is a short circuit, the GTS indicates 140°C (284°F).
A
B
C
Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.

*1 | Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly | *2 | ECM |
*a | Front view of wire harness connector
(to Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly) |
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Connect terminals 1 (THA) and 2 (E2) of the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector on the wire harness side.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Intake Air.
- Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
-
Tester Display Intake Air - 50003 234 5
Read the value displayed on the GTS.
- Standard Value:
140°C (284°F)
- Result:
Proceed to OK NG
OK
NG
Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B2-1 (THA) - B56-65 (THA) Always Below 1 Ω B2-2 (E2) - B56-88 (ETHA) Always Below 1 Ω
- Result:
Proceed to OK NG
OK
NG

*1 | Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly |
*2 | ECM |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Intake Air.
- Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
-
Tester Display Intake Air - 50003 234 5
Read the value displayed on the GTS.
- Standard Value:
-40°C (-40°F)
- Result:
Proceed to OK NG
OK
NG
Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B2-1 (THA) or B56-65 (THA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
- Result:
Proceed to OK NG
OK
NG