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Remove the engine cover. Refer to the appropriate service manual.

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Disconnect the connector -1- from the Mass airflow sensor (G70) , and remove the Air Filter
Housing. Refer to appropriate service manual.

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Switch the ignition ON.

Using the scan tool, check the intake air temperature:

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If the specified value was not obtained:

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Continue test according to the following table:

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If the specified value was obtained:

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Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42) electrical harness connector - 6 -.

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Using a Multimeter , check the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42) terminals 1 to 2 for
resistance.

Use the chart below for the specified values:

Specified values:

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If any of the specified value's were not obtained:

Replace the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42). Refer to appropriate service manual.

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If the specified values were obtained:

Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to appropriate service manual.

Go to Final procedures

Testing if scan tool display is approx. - 40.0 C

Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42) electrical harness connector - 6 -.

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Using a jumper wire, connect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42) electrical harness
connector terminals 1 to 2.

Switch the ignition on.

Check the value indicated on the scan tool display.

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Specified value: scan tool display approx. 140.0C

End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

If the specified value was obtained:

Replace the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42). Refer to appropriate service manual.

Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was not obtained:

Checking wiring

Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to appropriate service manual.

Using a Multimeter, check the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42) electrical harness
connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness
connector T60 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.

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Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.

If the specified value was not obtained:

Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery voltage, or an open circuit.

Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was obtained:

Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to appropriate service manual.

Go to Final procedures

Testing if scan tool display approximately 140.0 C

Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42) electrical harness connector - 6 -.

Switch the ignition on.

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Specified value: scan tool display approximately -40.0C

End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

If the specified value was obtained:

Replace the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42). Refer to appropriate service manual.

Go to Final procedures

If the specified value was not obtained:

Checking wiring

Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to appropriate service manual.

Using a Multimeter, check the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (G42) electrical harness
connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness
connector T60 terminals for an open circuit according to the wiring diagram.

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Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.

If the specified value was not obtained:

Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery voltage, or an open circuit.

Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

Go to Final procedures