Description
The mass air flow (maf) meter is a sensor that measures the amount of air flowing through the throttle valve.
The ecm uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and to provide the appropriate air-fuel ratio.
Inside the maf meter, there is a heated platinum wire which is exposed to the flow of intake air.
By applying a specific electrical current to the wire, the ecm heats it to a given temperature. The flow of incoming air cools both the wire and an internal thermistor, affecting their resistance. To maintain a constant current value, the ecm varies the voltage applied to these components in the maf meter. The voltage level is proportional to the airflow through the sensor, and the ecm uses it to calculate the intake air volume.
The circuit is constructed so that the platinum hot wire and the temperature sensor create a bridge circuit, and the power transistor is controlled so that the potentials of a and b remain equal to maintain the predetermined temperature.
Hint:
When any of these dtcs are set, the ecm enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ignition timing is calculated by the ecm, according to the engine rpm and throttle valve position. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.
Hint:
When any of these dtcs are set, check the air-flow rate by selecting the following menu items on the intelligent tester: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii/ data list / primary / maf.
Monitor description
If there is a defect in the maf meter or an open or short circuit, the voltage level deviates from the normal operating range. The ecm interprets this deviation as a malfunction in the maf meter and sets a dtc.
Example: when the sensor output voltage remains less than 0.2 V, or more than 4.9 V, for more than 3 seconds, the ecm sets a dtc.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a dtc is set 3 seconds after the engine is next started.
Monitor strategy
Typical enabling conditions
Typical malfunction thresholds
Component operating range
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Hint:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
Result
Hint:
*1: The value must change when the throttle valve is
open or closed with the engine running.
Standard voltage
Standard voltage
Standard resistance (check for open)
Standard resistance (check for short)
Check harness and connector (mass air flow meter - integration relay)
Standard resistance (check for open)
Standard resistance (check for short)
Standard resistance (check for open)
Standard resistance (check for short)
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key
system)
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or
changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2. Check that the shift lever i ...
Programming HomeLink
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HomeLink
During programming, it is possible
that garage doors,
gates, or other devices may
operate. For this reason,
make sure that people and
objects are clear of the
garage door or other devices
to prevent injury or other
potential harm.
It is recommended that a n ...
Replacement
discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system
Start up the engine.
Turn the a/c switch on.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine
speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes
to circulate the refrigerant and collect the
compressor oil remaining in each component int ...