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Description and Operation
Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The IAT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the intake air temperature increases as shown above.