DI28

DIAGNOSTICS ENGINE
DI37Z03

DTC P0110 Intake Air Temp. Circuit Malfunction

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The intake air temperature sensor is built into the mass air flow
Fig. 1 meter (see page DI23) 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 k

3
2 (See below). The 5 V power source voltage in the ECM is ap-
plied to the intake air temperature sensor from the terminal THA
1
via 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)
FI4741

DTC No. DTC Detection 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 handheld tester to confirm the intake
air temperature from the CURRENT DATA.
Temperature Displayed Malfunction
40C (40F) Open circuit
140C (284F) or more Short circuit

2000 MR2 (RM760U)

Author: Date: 192

 DI29
DIAGNOSTICS ENGINE

WIRING DIAGRAM

ECM
Intake Air Temp. Sensor
(Built into M1 Mass Air Flow Meter)
5V
22 R
THA YB THA
E4
4

18
E2 BR E2
E4
5 E1

A10940

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
S If DTCs P100, P0101, P0110, P0115 and P0120 are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may
be open.
S Read freeze frame data using TOYOTA handheld 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 was warmed up or not, the airfuel
ratio was lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.

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

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

NG 40C (40F) ....Go to step 2.

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

OK

2000 MR2 (RM760U)

Author: Date: 193

DI30
DIAGNOSTICS ENGINE

Check for intermittent problems

(See page DI3).

2 Check for open in harness or ECM.

ON
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
ECM
Intake Air Temp. (b) Connect the sensor wire harness terminals together.
5V
Sensor 22 THA (c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
2 E4 CHECK:
18 E2 Read the temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYO-
E4
E1
1 TA handheld tester.
OK:
BE6653
A12232 A12237 Temperature value: 140C (284F) or more

OK Confirm good connection at sensor. If OK,

replace mass air flow meter.

NG

3 Check for open in harness or ECM.

PREPARATION:
ON
(a) Disconnect the ECM with connector from body panel
ECM (See page SF62).
Intake Air Temp. (b) Connect between terminals THA and E2 of the ECM con-
5V
Sensor 22 THA nector.
E4
HINT:
18 E2
E4
E1 The mass air flow meter connector is disconnected. Before
checking, do a visual and contact pressure check for the ECM
connector (See page IN28).
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
THA E2
Read the temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYO-
TA handheld tester.
OK:
Temperature value: 140C (284F) or more

BE6653
A12233
A11494 OK Open in harness between terminals E2 or THA,
A12724
repair or replace harness.

NG

2000 MR2 (RM760U)

Author: Date: 194

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Confirm good connection at ECM. If OK,

check and replace ECM (See page IN28).

4 Check for short in harness and ECM.

PREPARATION:
ON
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
ECM (b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
Intake Air Temp.
Sensor
5V CHECK:
2 22 THA Read the temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYO-
E4

18 E2
TA handheld tester.
E4
1
E1 OK:
Temperature value: 40C (40F)
BE6653
A12234 A12238

OK Replace mass air flow meter.

NG

5 Check for short in harness or ECM.

PREPARATION:
ON (a) Disconnect the ECM with connector from body panel
(See page SF62).
(b) Disconnect the E4 connector from the ECM.
ECM HINT:
Intake Air Temp.
Sensor 5V The mass air flow meter connector is disconnected.
THA (c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
E2
CHECK:
E1 Read the temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYO-
TA handheld tester.
OK:
Temperature value: 40C (40F)

BE6653
A12235
A09341 E4 Connector OK Repair or replace harness or connector.
A12726

NG

Check and replace ECM (See page IN28).

2000 MR2 (RM760U)

Author: Date: 195