Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Description and Operation

2007 Honda Accord V6-3.0L HybridSECTION Description and Operation



Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 1
The MAF sensor/IAT sensor 1 contains a hot wire and a thermistor. It is located in the intake air passage. The resistance of the hot wire and thermistor change due to intake air temperature and air flow. The control circuit in the MAF sensor controls the current to keep the hot wire at a set temperature. The current is converted to voltage in the control circuit, then output to the PCM.
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