Code 24

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    Anyone know what this code means?
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    b]Code 24[/b] - Intake Air Temperature (ACT) sensor out of range.
    Bad sensor, bad wiring. The ACT for Mustangs built before 95 is in the
    #5 intake runner. It measures the air temperature in the intake to help
    computer the proper air/fuel ratio.

    Note that that if the outside air temp is below 50 degrees F that the test for the ACT can be in error.

    ACT & ECT test data:

    The ACT & ECT have the same thermistor, so the table values are the same

    Pin 7 on the computer - ECT signal in. at 176 degrees F it should be .80 volts

    Pin 25 on the computer - ACT signal in. at 50 degrees F it should be 3.5 volts.
    It is a good number if the ACT is mounted in the inlet airbox. If it is mounted in
    the lower intake manifold, the voltage readings will be lower because of the heat transfer.
    Here's the table :

    50 degrees F = 3.52 v
    68 degrees F = 3.02 v
    86 degrees F = 2.62 v
    104 degrees F = 2.16 v
    122 degrees F = 1.72 v
    140 degrees F = 1.35 v
    158 degrees F = 1.04 v
    176 degrees F = .80 v
    194 degrees F = .61
    212 degrees F = .47 v
    230 degrees F = .36 v
    248 degrees F = .28 v

    Ohms measures at the computer with the computer disconnected,
    or at the sensor with the sensor disconnected.

    50 degrees F = 58.75 K ohms
    68 degrees F = 37.30 K ohms
    86 degrees F = 27.27 K ohms
    104 degrees F = 16.15 K ohms
    122 degrees F = 10.97 K ohms
    140 degrees F = 7.60 K ohms
    158 degrees F = 5.37 K ohms
    176 degrees F = 3.84 K ohms
    194 degrees F = 2.80 K ohms
    212 degrees F = 2.07 K ohms
    230 degrees F = 1.55 K ohms
    248 degrees F = 1.18 k ohms

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