INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
AO135D
The intake air temperature sensor is mounted on the
front of the air-intake silencer. Its purpose is to sense
air temperature entering the air-intake silencer and
engine. The ECU sends current to this sensor, and
(depending on the temperature) the sensor will pass a
certain amount of current through the sensor to
ground. The ECU measures how much current passes
through the sensor to ground. From this measurement,
the ECU determines the air temperature and calculates
the fuel/air mixture ratio. This sensor is very sensitive
to temperature change. Resistance will drop as the
temperature rises.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
AO069
The coolant temperature sensor is located on the lower
crankcase. This sensor is very sensitive to temperature
change. The ECU measures the current flow through
the sensor to ground. From this measurement, the ECU
can determine the engine coolant temperature and calculate
the correct fuel/air mixture ratio.
NOTE: If the coolant temperature rises above
80° C (176° F), the temperature sensor starts to
richen the fuel mixture. At this time, the check
engine light will flash constantly. Once the engine
coolant temperature reaches the specified temperature
93° C (200° F), the temperature sensor will
signal the ECU to go into the rich mode to protect
the engine from overheating. At this time, the
check engine light will be constantly on.