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Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Description and Operation




Boost Pressure Sensor/Intake Air Temperature Sensor







The boost pressure sensor measures the pressure upstream of the throttle adjusting unit (electronic throttle) as well as the air temperature before the air enters the intake system, and supplies this information to the DME control unit. The boost pressure is controlled by way of the position of the vanes in the turbocharger. Throttle adjusting unit (electronic throttle) The throttle adjusting unit (electronic throttle) has a diameter of 74 mm.