Visual Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No. 1. (Refer to MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Visually inspect the MAF sensor for the following:
- Damage, cracks, dirt
- Rusted sensor terminal
- Bent sensor terminal
- If there is any malfunction, repair or replace the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No. 1. (Refer to MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)