intake sensor

Jon3sgte · 05-24-2009, 05:00 PM

Is this required? my car didnt have it, the wires were cut.

lmoua_07 · 05-24-2009, 07:54 PM

you mean the maf sensor?

Jon3sgte · 05-24-2009, 07:56 PM

i guess, it plugs into the intake.

lmoua_07 · 05-24-2009, 08:02 PM

is your car a gen3 or gen2? turbo non-turbo?

Jon3sgte · 05-25-2009, 02:57 PM

91 NA

nocashrider · 05-26-2009, 03:41 AM

it is the intake temperature sensor and my guess is any sensor that cam with the car is generally helpful to it running right in some way. that being said i would try and hit up a junk yard and find one and just rewire it back up and plug it in. shouldnt take more than 3 minutes to do it

TomsMR2 · 05-26-2009, 04:01 AM

yes its necessary. solder on a new connector and plug it back in. you should be able to find the connector and sensor in any junkyard.. steal it off a camry or celica.

fvillota · 05-26-2009, 08:25 AM

thats the intake temp sensor right?
what exactly does this do. i replaced mine a few months ago cause it pulled a code but i never noticed a diffrence.

Redstar · 05-26-2009, 11:40 AM

Air density changes with temperature. Different air densities require different fuel and timing maps. This is more noticeable with a turbo.

It also plays a role in cold start. Usually the ecu compares the coolant temp to intake temp to determine whether or not it should go into cold start.

Your car will run, but it will be happier if you re-install an intake air temp sensor.

fvillota · 05-26-2009, 12:40 PM

niceee... thanks alot for the info man.

Jon3sgte · 05-26-2009, 01:26 PM

i'll look for one, thanks for the info

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05-24-2009, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
lmoua_07 Cage Fighter Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	you mean the maf sensor?

05-24-2009, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jon3sgte Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 186 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	i guess, it plugs into the intake.

05-24-2009, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
lmoua_07 Cage Fighter Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	is your car a gen3 or gen2? turbo non-turbo?

05-25-2009, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jon3sgte Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 186 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	91 NA

05-26-2009, 03:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
nocashrider Om Nom Nom Nom Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Puyallup Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 8 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	it is the intake temperature sensor and my guess is any sensor that cam with the car is generally helpful to it running right in some way. that being said i would try and hit up a junk yard and find one and just rewire it back up and plug it in. shouldnt take more than 3 minutes to do it

05-26-2009, 08:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	thats the intake temp sensor right? what exactly does this do. i replaced mine a few months ago cause it pulled a code but i never noticed a diffrence.

05-26-2009, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Redstar My other cars are jealous Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 439 Thanks: 21 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	Air density changes with temperature. Different air densities require different fuel and timing maps. This is more noticeable with a turbo. It also plays a role in cold start. Usually the ecu compares the coolant temp to intake temp to determine whether or not it should go into cold start. Your car will run, but it will be happier if you re-install an intake air temp sensor.

05-26-2009, 12:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	niceee... thanks alot for the info man.

05-26-2009, 01:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jon3sgte Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 186 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	i'll look for one, thanks for the info