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Is My IAT OK?

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Old 03-22-2010, 09:23 AM
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Through my scanner at start up the temp reads within a few degrees of actual outside temp. After it warms up it reads about 30-40 degrees higher than outside temp. Is this normal or a sign of a bad IAT?
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It soaks up heat from the engine
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This is totally normal and indicates a good sensor. Typically when they fail or are disconnected you will read -40*F or something in that area.
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Thanks! That rules out one more piece of the puzzle.
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moved to 92-99. General chat is not for mechanical issues. Thanks
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