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Inspection [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the output voltage.
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      *a Component without harness connected
      (Mass Air Flow Meter)
      Air
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      1. Connect the positive (+) lead to terminal 1 (+B) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2 (E2).
        NOTE:

        While using the battery during inspection, do not bring the positive and negative tester probes too close to each other as a short circuit may occur.

      2. Using a voltmeter, connect the positive (+) tester probe to terminal 3 (VG) and the negative (-) tester probe to terminal 2 (E2).
      3. Blow air into the mass air flow meter assembly and check that the voltage fluctuates.

        OK

        The voltage changes.

        If the result is not as specified, replace the mass air flow meter assembly.

    2. Perform a visual check for any foreign matter on the platinum hot wire (heater) and intake air temperature sensor (thermistor) of the mass air flow meter assembly shown in the illustration.
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      OK

      There is no foreign matter.

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      *a Platinum Hot Wire (Heater)
      *b Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)

      If the result is not as specified, replace the mass air flow meter assembly.

    3. Clean the mass air flow meter assembly.
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      *a Air Blow Gun
      *b 10 mm (0.394 in.)
      *c Airflow Hole
      NOTE:
      • Do not contact the intake mass air flow meter assembly with the nozzle of the air blow gun.
      • Do not insert the nozzle of the air blow gun into the airflow hole.
      1. Using an air blow gun, clean the hole of the mass air flow meter assembly by applying approximately 10 intermittent bursts of air to the airflow hole at a pressure of approximately 392 to 981 kPa (4.0 to 10.0kgf/cm2 , 57 to 142 psi).

        HINT: 

        After performing cleaning, check the intake air temperature sensor (thermistor) resistance.

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        *a Air Blow Duration
        *b 3 to 6 Seconds
        *c 1 Second
        *d Air Blowing
        *e Air Stopped
    4. Check the intake air temperature sensor (thermistor) resistance.
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      *a Component without harness connected
      (Mass Air Flow Meter Assembly)
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      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        4 (THA) - 5 (E2) Always 0.48 to 17.7 kΩ

        If the result is not as specified, replace the mass air flow meter assembly.