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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Testing and Inspection



Checking Intake Air Sensor





- Remove connector and hose from intake air sensor and test with digital multimeter US1119 using adapter VW 1315A/1

Potentiometer, checking

- Measure between terminals 3 and 4 specified value: approx. 0.5 - 1.0 k
- Move air sensor flap and measure resistance between terminals 2 and 3
Specified Value: resistance changes

Checking Intake Air Temperature Sensor, (arrow)





- Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 4
Specified Value:
At 20°C (68°F) = 2.3 - 2.7 k
Over 20°C (68°F) = less
Under 20°C (68°F) = greater