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2012 Porsche Boxster (987) F6-2.9LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Testing and Inspection
DIAGNOSIS OF AIR MASS METER
The Diagnosis of the air mass meter is a non-intermittened diagnosis
The output voltage of the air mass meter is a measure of air mass. The diagnostic routine compares the mass flow measured by the air mass meter with a calculated mass flow, derived from engine speed an throttle position.
If the output voltage of the air mass meter is above a threshold value, a fault is detected. If the output voltage of the air mass meter is lower than a threshold value, a fault is detected.
If the measured mass flow from the air mass meter is above a range, built up by a characteristic map, a fault is detected. If the measured mass flow from the air mass meter is below a range, built up by a characteristic map, a fault is detected.
Error paths:
Flow chart:
The Diagnosis of the air mass meter is a non-intermittened diagnosis
The output voltage of the air mass meter is a measure of air mass. The diagnostic routine compares the mass flow measured by the air mass meter with a calculated mass flow, derived from engine speed an throttle position.
If the output voltage of the air mass meter is above a threshold value, a fault is detected. If the output voltage of the air mass meter is lower than a threshold value, a fault is detected.
If the measured mass flow from the air mass meter is above a range, built up by a characteristic map, a fault is detected. If the measured mass flow from the air mass meter is below a range, built up by a characteristic map, a fault is detected.
Error paths:
Flow chart:
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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.