Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1986 Mazda 626 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Airflow Meter (AFM)
- Remove rubber boot from AFM connector. Turn ignition on. Using a voltmeter, check voltage between each terminal and ground. See the AIRFLOW METER VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONSΒ table. If voltage is not within specifications, check main fuse, main relay, resistance in AFM, or wiring harnesses.
- Remove connector from AFM. Using an ohmmeter, check resistance between terminals. Refer to the AIRFLOW METER RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSΒ table. Press open measuring plate, and measure resistance between terminals "E2-Vs" and between terminals "E1-Fc". See Fig 1 . If readings are incorrect replace, AFM assembly.
AIRFLOW METER VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS
| Terminal | Voltage |
|---|---|
| Vs | .7-2.7 |
| Vc | 6-10 |
| Vb | About 12 |
| Fc | About 12 |
AIRFLOW METER RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Terminal | Resistance (Ohms) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1-Fc | (1) Infinity | ||||
| E2-Vs | (2) More than 20 | ||||
| E2-Vc | 100-300 | ||||
| E-Vb | 200-400 | ||||
| E2-THA At -4Β°F (-20Β°C) | 13,600-18,400 | ||||
| E2-THA At 68Β°F (20Β°C) | 2205-2695 | ||||
| E2-THA At 140Β°F (60Β°C) | 493-667 | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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