Bad Intake Air Temperature Sensor

The Intake Air Temperature sensor plays an important role in the efficiency of your engine. It is responsible for detecting the temperature of the air entering the engine in order to transmit data to the car's main computer. The computer then controls the ratio of fuel to air that your engine needs for proper combustion and combustion under specific conditions.

For example, if the sensor detects that the air being drawn into the engine is warmer because the air is less dense, the engine will need less fuel to burn properly. If the Intake Air Temperature sensor begins to fail, it can be imagined that this will cause significant changes in performance.

The IAT sensor can be cleaned with these simple steps:

1. Take off your intake tube and locate your IAT sensor.
2. Spray some brake cleaner onto a paper towel and wipe it over your intake tube where the IAT sensor is located. Be careful not to get any on the wires or harnesses!
3. Spray some more brake cleaner onto a clean paper towel, then use it to wipe down all of your IAT connections, making sure not to touch any of them with your

Symptoms Of IAT Sensor Fail :

The check engine light is on Anytime you see a check engine light come on, it's important to get it checked right away. It could be related to the IAT sensor, but it could also be something more serious.

Rough idle and rough running Engine stalling, rough idling, engine stuttering, and random surges are often associated with IAT sensor failure. These are symptoms and they can get worse over time.

Difficulty starting the engine Problems starting your car's engine are not very convenient for everyday life. If you can't start your car, have it started or have it towed to your nearest, most trusted automotive specialist.