AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine Mass Air Flow Sensors Checking Workshop Manual
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Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, 
checking  
     
Notes:  
     
To functionally check the Mass Air Flow (MAF) 
sensor   Repair Group 01, Basic setting, 
display group 001, display field 2. 
     
Component locations   page 24
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Checking voltage supply  
     
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor fuse OK 
     
-  Disconnect MAF sensor harness connector.
    
-  Switch multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to measure voltage and 
connect between connector terminals 2 (GND) and 3 (B+) using jumper 
wires from connector test kit VW 1594. 
-  Switch ignition ON.
   Specified value: approx. 12 to 14 volts
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       If the specified value is not obtained, perform the 
following tests:  
     
-  Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor fuse.
     
-  Check wiring for continuity between terminal 3 
and fuse using wiring diagram. 
     
  
Specified value: max. 0.5 ohms( )      
-  Check wiring for continuity between terminal 2 
and intake manifold Ground (GND). 
     
  
Specified value: max. 0.5 
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Checking signal wire  
    
If the specified value is not obtained:  -  Connect VAG 1598/19 test box to ECM harness connector   page 01
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-  Check signal wire for continuity between MAF sensor connector 
terminal 1 and test box socket A12. 
  
Specified value: max.1.0 
    
Note:  
If it becomes necessary to repair or replace any of the Mass Air Flow 
(MAF) sensor electrical terminals, ONLY replace with gold-plated 
terminals.  -  Find short circuit or open circuit; repair as necessary.MAF sensor connector terminal  
ECM connector A terminal  
1   A12  
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Checking function  
     
-  Slide back protective boot from back of MAF 
sensor connector (leaving it connected). 
     
Note:  
     The connector pin numbers are marked on the 
back of the connector itself. 
     
-  Switch multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to 
measure voltage and connect between terminal 
2 (GND) and terminal 1 (B+) using jumper wires 
from connector test kit VW 1594. 
     
-  Switch ignition ON.
     
   Specified value: 0.3 to 1.1 volts
     
-  Start engine and let idle.
     
-  Switch off all electrical consumers (engine 
coolant fan should not run during measurement).
     
   Continuously vary engine speed between idle 
and 4000 RPM. 
     
  
Specified value: 1.5 volts minimum to 3.4 volts 
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max. depending on engine speed (RPM) 
      If the specified value is not obtained:  
     
-  Replace Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
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