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Mass Air Flow Sensor
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
Mass air flow sensor is installed to the intake air path upstream of throttle and measures air flow rate.
This mass air flow sensor is a backflow-detecting film and silicon element type sensor that can detects air flow rate of both direct flow and backflow. This mass air flow sensor outputs an air flow rate by using frequency signals. The element part of this mass air flow sensor consists of a heater and temperature sensors that are installed to both top and bottom of the heater, one to each position. When air flows, the heat distribution around the heater changes and this produces a temperature difference between upstream and downstream. This temperature difference is detected as air flow rate.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HUMIDITY SENSOR, HUMIDITY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The Mass air flow sensor has a built-in intake air temperature sensor, humidity sensor and humidity temperature sensor. Each sensor detects temperature and humidity and transmits signals to the ECM. The Intake air temperature sensor uses a thermistor that is sensitive to temperature changes.
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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.