Circuit/System Testing
- Inspect for any contamination, water intrusion, or debris on the sensing elements of the MAF sensor.
- If debris is present, clean the sensor. If the sensor cannot be cleaned, replace the sensor.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAF sensor.
- Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the Ignition 1 circuit terminal B and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the Ignition 1 circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the fuse for the ignition 1 voltage circuit is open, test or replace the MAF sensor.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal A and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- Turn OFF the ignition and connect the red lead of the J 38522 to the signal circuit at the MAF sensor harness connector and the black lead to a good ground. See Special Tools .
- Start the engine and observe the MAF sensor for 4,950-5,025 Hz with a scan tool.
- If the MAF sensor is not within the specified range, test for an intermittent or poor connection at the control module. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- If the MAF sensor is within the specified range, test for an intermittent or poor connection at the MAF sensor. If tests normal, replace the MAF sensor.
IMPORTANT:
To set up the J 38522
, place the duty cycle to normal, the frequency to 5 K, and the signal switch to 5 volts. See Special Tools
.