Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Testing and Inspection

1991 Mazda 323 L4-1600 1597ccSECTION Testing and Inspection

Airflow Meter Testing:






1. Remove airflow meter.
2. Check meter body for cracks or other damage.
3. Ensure that measuring plate moves smoothly.
4. Move measuring plate and check resistance between terminals as indicated on image chart.
5. Intake air thermosensor resistance measurement does not require measuring plate movement.
6. Replace airflow meter if body is damaged, measuring plate does not move smoothly or it does not meet specifications.
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