1988 Toyota 4Runner Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Airflow Meter

Disconnect airflow meter connector. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance across meter terminals. On Supra Turbo models, an analog ohmmeter must be used. Supra Turbo models have a 5-terminal airflow meter connector. See Fig 1. For airflow meter specifications, see AIRFLOW METER RESISTANCE  table.

Fig 1: Airflow Meter Terminal Identification
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AIRFLOW METER RESISTANCE

Application: Terminals Ohms
Camry, Celica, Land Cruiser, Pickup & 4Runner & Supra Non-Turbo
E2-Vc 200-400
E1-Fc
Measuring Plate Fully Closed Infinity
Measuring Plate Other Than Closed 0
E2-Vs
Measuring Plate Fully Closed 200-600
Measuring Plate Fully Open 20-1200
Corolla
E2-Vc 100-300
E2-Vb 200-400
E1-Fc
Measuring Plate Fully Closed Infinity
Measuring Plate Other Than Closed 0
E2-Vs
Measuring Plate Fully Closed 20-400
Measuring Plate Fully Open 20-3000
Cressida, MR2 & Van
E2-Vc
Cressida 200-400
MR2 & Van 100-300
E2-Vb
MR2 & Van 200-400
E1-Fc
Measuring Plate Fully Closed Infinity
Measuring Plate Other Than Closed 0
E2-Vs
Cressida 20-1200
MR2 20-3000
Van 20-1000
Supra Turbo
Ks-E1 Infinity
E1-Ks 5000-10,000
Vc-E1 10,000-15,000
E1-Vc 5000-10,000
All Models
E2-THA
-4°F (20°C) 10,000-20,000
32°F (0°C) 4000-7000
68°F (20°C) 2000-3000
104°F (40°C) 900-1300
140°F (60°C) 400-700
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