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DI37Z–02

DTC P0110 Intake Air Temp. Circuit Malfunction

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The intake air temp. sensor is built into the mass air flow meter
(fig.1) and senses the intake air temperature.
A thermistor built in the sensor changes the resistance value
30 according to the intake air temperature, the lower the intake air
20
temperature, the greater the thermistor resistance value, and
10 the higher the intake air temperature, the lower the thermistor
resistance value (See fig.1).
5
Acceptable The air intake temperature sensor is connected to the ECM
Resistance kΩ

3
2 (See below). The 5V power source voltage in the ECM is ap-
plied to the intake air temp. sensor from the terminal THA via
1
a resistor R.
0.5
0.3
That is, the resistor R and the intake air temp. sensor are con-
nected in series. When the resistance value of the intake air
0.2
temp. sensor changes in accordance with changes in the intake
0.1 air temperature, the potential at terminal THA also changes.
Based on this signal, the ECM increases the fuel injection vol-
– 20 0 20 40 60 80 100
(– 4) 32 68 104 140 176 212 ume to improve driveability during cold engine operation.
Temp.°C (F°) If the ECM detects the DTC ”P0110”, it operates the fail safe
FI4741 function in which the intake air temperature is assumed to be
20°C (68°F).
DTC No. DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area
S Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit
P0110 Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit S Intake air temp. sensor (built into mass air flow meter)
S ECM
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0110, use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand–held tester to confirm the intake
air temperature from CURRENT DATA.
Temperature Displayed Malfunction
–40°C (–40°F) Open circuit
140°C (284°F) or more Short circuit

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WIRING DIAGRAM

Intake Air Temp. Sensor ECM

(Built into mass air flow meter) 5V

22 R
4 L–R THA
E4

18
5 BR E2
E4
E1

A00310

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
S If DTC P100 (Mass Air Flow Meter Circuit Malfunction), P0101 (Mass Air Flow meter Circuit Range/Per-
formance Ploblem), P0110 (Intake Air Temp. Circuit Malfunction), P0115 (Engine Coolant Temp. Cir-
cuit Malfunction) and P0120 (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch ”A” Circuit Malfunction) are output
simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be open.
S Read freeze frame data using TOYOTA hand–held tester or OBD II scan tool. Because freeze frame
records the engine conditions when the malfunction is detected, when troubleshooting it is useful for
determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine warmed up or not, the air–fuel
ratio lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.

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1 Connect OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand–held tester, and read value of intake
air temperature.

PREPARATION:
(a) Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand–held tester to DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand–held tester main switch
ON.
CHECK:
Read temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand–held tester.
OK:
Same as actual air intake temperature.
HINT:
S If there is open circuit, OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand–held tester indicates – 40°C (– 40°F).
S If there is short circuit, OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester indicates 140°C (284°F) or more.

NG –40°C (–40°F) ....Go to step 2.

140°C (284°F) or more ....Go to step 4.

OK

Check for intermittent problems

(See page DI–3).

2 Check for open in harness or ECM.

ON PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the intake temp. sensor connector.
(b) Connect sensor wire harness terminals together.
Intake Air Temp. ECM (c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
Sensor 5V CHECK:
2 22 THA
E4 Read temp. value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA
1 18 E2 hand–held tester.
E4
E1 OK:
A00391 Temp. value: 140°C (284°F) or more

OK Confirm good connection at sensor. If OK,

replace intake air temp. sensor.

NG

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3 Check for open in harness or ECM.

PREPARATION:
ON (a) Remove the ECM cover.
(b) Connect between terminals THA and E2 of the ECM con-
nector.
Intake Air Temp. ECM HINT:
Sensor 5V
In take air temp. sensor connector is disconnected.
22 THA
E4 Before checking, do a visual and contact pressure check for the
18 E2
E4
E1
ECM connector (See page IN–30).
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Read temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA
hand–held tester.
OK:
Temperature value: 140°C (284°F) or more

OK Open in harness between terminals E2 or THA,

repair or replace harness.
THA E2

A09084 A11408

NG

Confirm good connection at ECM. If OK,

check and replace ECM (See page IN–30).

4 Check for short in harness and ECM.

ON PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
Intake Air Temp. ECM
CHECK:
Sensor 5V
2 22 THA Read temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA
E4
1 18 E2
hand–held tester.
E4
E1 OK:
Temperature value: –40°C (–40°F)
A00393

OK Replace mass air flow meter.

NG

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5 Check for short in harness or ECM.

ON PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the ECM cover.
(b) Disconnect the E4 connector of the ECM.
HINT:
Intake Air Temp. ECM Intake air temp. sensor connector is disconnected.
5V
Sensor (c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
THA
CHECK:
E2
E1
Read temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA
hand–held tester.
OK:
Temperature value: –40°C (–40°F)

E4 Connector

A09085 A09091
OK Repair or replace harness or connector.

NG

Check and replace ECM (See page IN–30).

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