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Description And Operation: Description

MAFS uses a sensing element made of a hot-film to measure the mass of intake air entering the engine and to send the signal to the ECM.

A large amount of intake air represents acceleration or high load conditions while a small amount of intake air represents deceleration or idle.

The ECM uses this information to control the EGR solenoid valve and correct the fuel amount.

Fig 1: Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS)
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