| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P011011 | Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Bank 1 Circuit Short to Ground |
DESCRIPTION
The intake air temperature sensor, which is built into the mass air flow meter sub-assembly, monitors the intake air temperature. The intake air temperature sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the intake air. When the intake air temperature is low, the resistance of the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the resistance decreases. These variations in resistance are transmitted to the ECM as voltage changes (see Fig. 1).
The intake air temperature sensor is powered by a 5 V supply from the THA terminal of the ECM, via resistor R.
Resistor R and the intake air temperature sensor are connected in series. When the resistance value of the intake air temperature sensor changes, according to changes in the intake air temperature, the voltage at terminal THA also varies. Based on this signal, the ECM increases the fuel injection volume when the engine is cold to improve driveability.
Tech Tips
When DTC P011011 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the intake air temperature is estimated to be 20°C (68°F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P011011 | Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Bank 1 Circuit Short to Ground | The intake air temperature sensor output voltage is less than 0.176 V for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic). |
|
Comes on | DTC stored | SAE: P0112 |
Tech Tips
When a DTC is output, check the Data List item "Intake Air Temperature" using the GTS.
| DTC No. | Intake Air Temperature | Malfunction |
|---|---|---|
| P011011 | Higher than 128°C (262°F) | Short to ground in THA circuit |
If the Data List value is normal it may be due to a temporary recovery from the malfunction condition. Check for intermittent problems.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the intake air temperature. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly) circuit, illuminate the MIL and stores a DTC.
Example:
If the intake air temperature sensor output voltage is less than 0.176 V for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store this DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
With power switch on (IG) and wait for 5 seconds or more.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Read the pending DTCs.
Tech Tips
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P011011.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| GTS Display | Description |
|---|---|
| NORMAL |
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| ABNORMAL |
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| INCOMPLETE |
|
Tech Tips
If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Vehicle Control History may be stored in the hybrid vehicle control ECU if the engine is malfunctioning. Certain vehicle condition information is recorded when Vehicle Control History is stored. Reading the vehicle conditions recorded in both the freeze frame data and Vehicle Control History can be useful for troubleshooting.
(Select Powertrain in Health Check and then check the time stamp data.)
If any "Engine Malfunction" Vehicle Control History item has been stored in the hybrid vehicle control ECU, make sure to clear it. However, as all Vehicle Control History items are cleared simultaneously, if any Vehicle Control History items other than "Engine Malfunction" are stored, make sure to perform any troubleshooting for them before clearing Vehicle Control History.
Tech Tips
Read freeze frame data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
| *1 | Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly |
| *2 | ECM |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Intake Air Temperature.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Intake Air Temperature |
According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
| OK |
|---|
| -40°C (-40°F) |
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
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REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here |
| NG |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| OK |
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REPLACE ECM Click here |
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |