Where is the Engine Intake Air Temperature Sensor Located?

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The engine intake air temperature sensor is located in the intake pipe or inside the mass air flow (MAF) sensor. As a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor, the intake air temperature sensor detects the temperature of the incoming air. When the intake air temperature rises, the resistance decreases, and when the temperature drops, the resistance increases. If the engine intake air temperature sensor is damaged, the ECU not only loses the ability to accurately use it as a correction signal for fuel injection and ignition timing but may also receive incorrect information, leading to issues such as difficulty starting the engine, unstable idle, and increased exhaust emissions.