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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998ASTRO VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR FLOW METER/SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTION
1998 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Testing and Inspection
1998 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Testing and Inspection
The scan tool reads the MAF value and displays it in grams per second (gm/Sec). At idle, it should read between 5-7 gm/Sec on a fully warmed up engine.
Values should change rather quickly on acceleration, but values should remain fairly stable at any given RPM. When the VCM detects a malfunction in the MAF sensor circuit, the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)s will set:
^ DTC P0101 system performance.
^ DTC P0102 frequency low.
^ DTC P0103 frequency high.
For DTC testing procedures refer to Diagnostic Tables / Diagnostic Trouble Code Tables. Testing and Inspection
Values should change rather quickly on acceleration, but values should remain fairly stable at any given RPM. When the VCM detects a malfunction in the MAF sensor circuit, the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)s will set:
^ DTC P0101 system performance.
^ DTC P0102 frequency low.
^ DTC P0103 frequency high.
For DTC testing procedures refer to Diagnostic Tables / Diagnostic Trouble Code Tables. Testing and Inspection
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.