In this video, I’m covering the methods I use to quickly identify lean conditions caused by dirty hot-wire MAF sensors, and what you can do to clean them. Hot-wire sensors are used by MANY different manufacturers, including Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Infiniti, Lexus, Mitsubishi, VW, BMW, Mercedes Benz and others.
Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 12
Symptoms
- check engine light (P0171)
- hesitation on acceleration
Fix
- clean the MAF sensor
Tests shown
- using freeze frame data, live fuel trim data, to identify the type of lean condition
- visually identifying a MAF sensor with an integrated IAT sensor
- how to scope a MAF sensor signal
- using the sensor ground during scope testing
- analyzing a MAF sensor waveform
- understanding how a dirty MAF sensor results in fuel trim changes
- how to clean a MAF sensor, and which designs are able to be cleaned
- understanding short and long term fuel trims countering each other after a repair
Tools used
- scan tool
- lab scope
- brake cleaner
- soft, small brush
Playlist
- (Chapter 12) Mass Airflow Sensor Testing
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAFYVCyenqcrUtzoyk65FMfo9pxhK6Vay
Related videos
- How to identify and clean a dirty MAF sensor (Lexus)
https://youtu.be/CEKjjXNLTjk
- How to troubleshoot a faulty MAF sensor (Mercedes Benz)
https://youtu.be/5Zb7q0aunz8
- Dirty MAF Sensor Case Study
https://youtu.be/Hmt_LNJ9GkI
- MAF and lean codes from a missing air filter (P0171, P0174, P0102)
https://youtu.be/m-qJ58scPJE
- Low power, lean conditions (cracked air intake tube) GM
https://youtu.be/-5L5tp4NDq0
For more information on this topic, I have written a “field manual” called Engine Performance Diagnostics which is available at www.scannerdanner.com as an eBook or paper book.
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