IAT sensor problem

5.0Madness · February 9th, 2008, 09:05 PM

I've been having problems with my car and deciding to run it without my IAT sensor connected to my CAI, and it ran a lot better, better throttle response and more horsepower and torque, but it wont idle correctly. So with the IAT sensor not connected it runs like it should but wont idle and with it on it has barely any power and no power after 3,000 rpm. So what would be the best thing to do to fix this problem?

Nicks GT · February 12th, 2008, 06:33 PM

Your IAT sensor shouldnt limit your power like your saying. It makes me think that there is a problem with the sensor. Your IAT sensor tells your computer what temp the air is coming in and adjusts air/fuel mixtures acordingly. Also if you have disconnected it and not covered up the hole it goes in that could be a problem because you are letting unmetered air in after you MAF sensor.

5.0Madness · February 13th, 2008, 03:14 AM

so your saying replacing the IAT all together should make it run better, becuz Im not running it without the IAT plugged in, I just ran for a couple mintues to see if there was a difference

Trick Tuners · February 13th, 2008, 11:54 AM

Please list your mods. The IAT sensor is important for keeping the motor safe by backing out the timing when the temps heat up.

February 9th, 2008, 09:05 PM	#1
5.0Madness Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kernville Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	IAT sensor problem I've been having problems with my car and deciding to run it without my IAT sensor connected to my CAI, and it ran a lot better, better throttle response and more horsepower and torque, but it wont idle correctly. So with the IAT sensor not connected it runs like it should but wont idle and with it on it has barely any power and no power after 3,000 rpm. So what would be the best thing to do to fix this problem? __________________ Mac CAI, flowmaster 40-series mufflers, Steeda shortthrow shifter, Mac O/R H-pipe

February 13th, 2008, 03:14 AM	#3
5.0Madness Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kernville Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 reviews	so your saying replacing the IAT all together should make it run better, becuz Im not running it without the IAT plugged in, I just ran for a couple mintues to see if there was a difference __________________ Mac CAI, flowmaster 40-series mufflers, Steeda shortthrow shifter, Mac O/R H-pipe

February 13th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#4
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,471 iTrader: 3 reviews	Please list your mods. The IAT sensor is important for keeping the motor safe by backing out the timing when the temps heat up. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

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February 12th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#2
Nicks GT Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coatesville,PA Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your IAT sensor shouldnt limit your power like your saying. It makes me think that there is a problem with the sensor. Your IAT sensor tells your computer what temp the air is coming in and adjusts air/fuel mixtures acordingly. Also if you have disconnected it and not covered up the hole it goes in that could be a problem because you are letting unmetered air in after you MAF sensor.

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