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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
- check engine light (P0171)
- hesitation on acceleration
- clean the MAF sensor
- 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
- scan tool
- lab scope
- brake cleaner
- soft, small brush
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(Chapter 12) Mass Airflow Sensor Testing
Related videos:
How to identify and clean a dirty MAF sensor (Lexus):
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How to troubleshoot a faulty MAF sensor (Mercedes Benz):
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Dirty MAF Sensor Case Study:
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MAF and lean codes from a missing air filter (P0171, P0174, P0102):
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Low power, lean conditions (cracked air intake tube) GM:
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