Check The Mass Air Flow Sensor Unit

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Check The Mass Air Flow Sensor Unit
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  1. Connect the battery positive terminal to terminal No. 1 and the battery ground terminal to terminal No. 2, the circuit tester positive terminal to terminal No. 3 and the circuit tester ground terminal to terminal No. 2.
    Fig 1: Checking Mass Air Flow Sensor Unit
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  2. Check the voltage changes when air is blown to the mass air flow sensor unit in arrow direction.
    Fig 2: Locating Area To Blow Air Into Mass Air Flow Sensor Unit
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