I'm trying to find the IAT on my 406 to fit a Power Mod. Here are the details of my car.
1996,
2.0ltr Turbo,
Petrol,
Has anyone dun this mod is it safe??
WERE IS THE IAT?
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Re: WERE IS THE IAT?
IAT? I'm guessing Inlet Air Temp sensor?
Power mod? So you've bought a "tuning box" from an auction site?
Best bet is to throw it away. It's a resistor in a box which will lie to the cars ECU telling the air temp is different to what it is, meaning the ECU will pump in extra fuel to make use of the colder air (notice that your car is nippier on a frosty morning?).
It will give you a minute drop of extra power, BUT it'll play havoc with your fuel economy and emissions.
Best avoided if you value your engine.
Power mod? So you've bought a "tuning box" from an auction site?
Best bet is to throw it away. It's a resistor in a box which will lie to the cars ECU telling the air temp is different to what it is, meaning the ECU will pump in extra fuel to make use of the colder air (notice that your car is nippier on a frosty morning?).
It will give you a minute drop of extra power, BUT it'll play havoc with your fuel economy and emissions.
Best avoided if you value your engine.
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Re: WERE IS THE IAT?
Sadly got to agree, waste of time and money IMO.
just my two penneth worth.
just my two penneth worth.

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Re: WERE IS THE IAT?
Do you know were the sensore is?
The chip "IS" reversable, so i would like to try it out.
The chip "IS" reversable, so i would like to try it out.
Re: WERE IS THE IAT?
I don't recall the tubby having an IAT, which is probably about right given it's turbocharged so the temperature will subsequently shoot up leaving the turbo and then be cooled in the intercooler... There may be a temperature sensor attached to the throttle body, there's a few things round there and I can't remember off the top of my head what's what
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
Re: WERE IS THE IAT?
Yes ther eare 3 sensores at the Throtal body, I'm not sure what one will be for the air temp.