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On-Vehicle Inspection

NOTE:
  • Perform the MAF meter inspection according to the procedures below.
  • Only replace the MAF meter when the MAF value in the DATA LIST (with the engine stopped) is not within the normal operating range or there is foreign matter on the MAF meter platinum hot wire (heater).
  1. INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER 
    1. Read the value the using Techstream (MAF).
    NOTE:
    • Turn off the engine.
    • Perform the inspection with the vehicle indoors and on a level surface.
    • Perform the inspection of the MAF meter while it is installed to the air cleaner case (installed to the vehicle).
    • During the test, do not use the exhaust air duct to perform suction on the exhaust pipe.
    1. Turn the power switch ON (ACC).
    2. Turn the power switch ON (do not run the engine).
    3. Turn the Techstream ON.
    4. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / MAF.
    5. Wait 30 seconds, and read the values on the Techstream.

    Standard condition: 

    Less than 0.64 g/sec.