Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Testing and Inspection

2005 Suzuki XL-7 2WD V6-2.7LSECTION Testing and Inspection
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

NOTE: Use voltmeter with high-impedance (10 kOhm/Volt minimum) or digital type voltmeter.




1. Connect voltmeter (1) to "B+" terminal of MAF sensor (2) coupler disconnected and ground (3).
2. Turn ignition switch ON and check that voltage is battery voltage. If not, check if wire harness is open or connection is poor.




3. Turn ignition switch OFF and remove ECM/PCM cover (1) from bracket.
4. Connect MAF sensor coupler to MAF sensor.




5. Turn ignition switch ON and check voltage at MAF sensor output terminal of ECM / PCM connector (1).

MAF sensor output voltage
Voltage: 1.0 - 1.6 V

6. start engine and check that voltage is lower than 5 V and it rises as engine speed increases.
(Reference data: 1.7 - 2.0 V at specified idle speed)
If check result is not as specified above, cause may lie in wire harness, coupler connection, MAF sensor or ECM/PCM.
RENDER: 1.0x

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