Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Perform the following test only when directed.
- Visually check for the following on the MAF sensor.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Terminal bends
- Terminal rust
- If any of the above are found, replace the MAF sensor.
- If the above are found okay, but PID value is out of specification, perform the CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION .
- Reconnect the MAF sensor connector.NOTE:
- The scan tool shows the MAF rate and load value.
Specification
| Intake MAF (g/s) | Engine load calculated value (%) | |||||||
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| MT | AT | MT | AT | |||||
| Idle(1) | 2.6-3.3 | 2.4-3.4 | 16.0-23.0 | 15.0-23.0 | ||||
| Engine speed 2,500 rpm(2) | 7.1-9.3 | 8.3-9.6 | 16.0-21.0 | 16.0-21.0 | ||||
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