Mass Air Flow Meter: Inspection

2007 Scion tC Base, AutomaticSECTION Inspection
  1. INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METERΒ 
    1. Measure the voltage to check the mass air flow sensor.
      1. Apply battery voltage across terminals 1 (+B) and 2 (E2G).
      2. Using a voltmeter, connect the positive (+) tester probe to terminal 3 (VG), and negative (-) tester probe to terminal 2 (E2G).
      3. Blow air into the mass air flow meter, and then check that the voltage fluctuates.

        If the voltage does not fluctuate, replace the mass air flow meter.

    2. Measure the resistance to check the intake air temperature sensor.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Mass Air Flow Meter Terminals
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