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On-Vehicle Inspection [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT INTAKE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the intake mass air flow meter sub-assembly.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 10/2018] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 11/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2019 - ]

    1. Read the value of the Data List item "Mass Air Flow Sensor" using the Techstream.
      NOTE:
      • Perform the inspection with the vehicle indoors and on a level surface.
      • Perform the inspection of the intake mass air flow meter sub-assembly while it is installed to the air cleaner cap sub-assembly (installed to the vehicle).
      • During this inspection, do not use an exhaust air duct on the exhaust pipe.
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG) (do not start the engine).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Mass Air Flow Sensor.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Mass Air Flow Sensor
    6. Wait for 30 seconds, and then read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Item Condition Specified Condition
      Mass Air Flow Sensor
      • Engine not running
      • 30 seconds after engine switch turned on (IG)
      0.54 gm/sec or less

      If the result is not as specified, clean the intake mass air flow meter sub-assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [10/2015 - ] 

      If the result is within the specified range, check the intake air temperature sensor (thermistor) resistance.

      Refer to INSPECTION [10/2015 - ] 

  2. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the intake mass air flow meter sub-assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 10/2018] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 11/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2019 - ]