Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Description and Operation

1995 Hyundai Accent L4-1.5L SOHC Alpha EngineSECTION Description and Operation
PURPOSE/OPERATION

The Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT Sensor), located on the air cleaner, is a resistor based sensor for detecting the intake air temperature. According to the intake air temperature information from the sensor, the Engine Control Module (ECM) provides necessary fuel injection amount control

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