where is my iat sensor?

fordmust02 · August 23rd, 2006, 05:24 PM

Ok, so i tried to find the iat sensor on my 02' v6, as well as my mechanic, and neither of us could find it. could this be why my car overheats everytime i go on the high way for long periods of time? Where should the sensor be? Any help would be appreciated.

99mustang232 · August 24th, 2006, 01:33 AM

the IAT sensor is on the intake tube, this thread has a picture, your intake looks slightly different but same concept. is your car throwing any codes?

fordmust02 · August 25th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by 99mustang232

the IAT sensor is on the intake tube, this thread has a picture, your intake looks slightly different but same concept. is your car throwing any codes?

No its not throwing any codes

99mustang232 · August 25th, 2006, 04:12 PM

have you done routine cooling system maintenance? is the thermostat working, did you check the radiator cap, what does it do when it overheats?

fordmust02 · August 25th, 2006, 05:00 PM

I just Changed the thermostat not to long ago...the radiator cap looks fine doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it....it'll start climbing towards hot and then stop right before the red line stay there and then go down a little bit and then stay there until i get off the highway or go below 65 for awhile....but it seems to not do it as much when its a little colder out at night....

dgt_mustang · June 22nd, 2007, 05:28 PM

a 2002 mustang does not have the iat sensor, around mid 2001 ford started putting the iat sensors in the mass air flow sensor itself. got to autozone or napa, nearest auto parts store and buy an airline cap to seal your hole, crap can fly through the small hole and into your engine, that equals not good.

oasr87 · July 6th, 2007, 02:36 PM

I suggest taking out the thermostat completely just in case it seizes up again. Let the coolant flow freely. Are you leaking any oil??? oh and the IAT just like dgt_mustang said is a one piece with the MAF sensor. They are two sensors in one. You have to take out the housing around the intake to get to it....

August 23rd, 2006, 05:24 PM	#1
fordmust02 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: S.Barrington, IL Posts: 20	where is my iat sensor? Ok, so i tried to find the iat sensor on my 02' v6, as well as my mechanic, and neither of us could find it. could this be why my car overheats everytime i go on the high way for long periods of time? Where should the sensor be? Any help would be appreciated.

August 24th, 2006, 01:33 AM	#2
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745	the IAT sensor is on the intake tube, this thread has a picture, your intake looks slightly different but same concept. is your car throwing any codes? __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

August 25th, 2006, 04:12 PM	#4
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745	have you done routine cooling system maintenance? is the thermostat working, did you check the radiator cap, what does it do when it overheats? __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

June 22nd, 2007, 05:28 PM	#6
dgt_mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 01 mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: goose creek Posts: 1,138	a 2002 mustang does not have the iat sensor, around mid 2001 ford started putting the iat sensors in the mass air flow sensor itself. got to autozone or napa, nearest auto parts store and buy an airline cap to seal your hole, crap can fly through the small hole and into your engine, that equals not good. __________________ LEAVE REP POINTS WHERE NEEDED!!! SELLING MY TRACTION LOCK, BRAND NEW, NEVER BEEN TOUCHED, 7.5 REAR END BRAND IS FORD RACING Silver Vehicle Club Member #3

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August 25th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#5
fordmust02 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: S.Barrington, IL Posts: 20	I just Changed the thermostat not to long ago...the radiator cap looks fine doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it....it'll start climbing towards hot and then stop right before the red line stay there and then go down a little bit and then stay there until i get off the highway or go below 65 for awhile....but it seems to not do it as much when its a little colder out at night....

July 6th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#7
oasr87 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 127	I suggest taking out the thermostat completely just in case it seizes up again. Let the coolant flow freely. Are you leaking any oil??? oh and the IAT just like dgt_mustang said is a one piece with the MAF sensor. They are two sensors in one. You have to take out the housing around the intake to get to it....

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