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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE1993COLT L4-1468CC 1.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ( AMBIENT / INTAKE )TESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSSENSOR INSPECTION
1993 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC
Sensor Inspection
1993 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHCSECTION Sensor Inspection
Intake Air Temperature Sensor Inspection:
1. Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor connectors.
2. Measure resistance between terminals (1) and (2).
Temperature [°C (°F)] Resistance (K ohms)
0 (32) 6.0
20 (68) 2.6
80 (176) 0.3
3. Remove intake air temperature sensor from intake manifold.
Intake Air Temperature Sensor Inspection:
4. Measure resistance while heating the sensor using a hair drier.
Temperature Resistance
Higher Smaller
5. If resistance does not decrease as heat increase or the resistance remains unchanged replace the intake air temperature sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.