Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Testing and Inspection

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR INSPECTION[LF, L3]

NOTE: Before performing the following inspection, make sure to follow the procedure as indicated in the troubleshooting flowchart.

Visual Inspection
1. Visually inspect the MAF sensor for the following:
- Damage, cracks
- Rusted sensor terminal
- Bent sensor terminal
- If there is any malfunction, replace the MAF sensor.
- If the monitor item status/specification (reference) is not within the specification even though there is no malfunction, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".

Voltage Inspection
1. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor without disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. As the air gradually approaches the MAF detection part of the MAF/IAT sensor, verify that the voltage at PCM terminal 1AK*1, 1AC*2 (M-MDS PID: MAF) varies.
- If it cannot be verified even though the related harnesses have no malfunction, replace the MAF/IAT sensor.
*1 : California emission regulation applicable model and except for California emission regulation applicable model with LF MTX, L3
*2 : Except for California emission regulation applicable model with LF ATX







Circuit Open/Short Inspection




1. Disconnect the PCM connector.
2. Disconnect the MAF sensor connector.
3. Inspect the following wiring harnesses for an open or short circuit. (Continuity inspection)

Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, there is an open circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.
- MAF sensor terminal A and main relay terminal A
- MAF sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 1AR*1, 1AE*2
- MAF sensor terminal C and PCM terminal 1AK*1,1AC*2

Short circuit
- If there is continuity, there is a short circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.
- MAF sensor terminal A and body ground
- MAF sensor terminal B and power supply
- MAF sensor terminal C and power supply
- MAF sensor terminal C and body ground
*1 : California emission regulation applicable model and except for California emission regulation applicable model with LF MTX, L3
*2 : Except for California emission regulation applicable model with LF ATX