MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

DC: Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor DC: Introduction

Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

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Vehicle applicability: This diagnostic supplement covers multiple Ford vehicles and engines. Follow the application named in the source below. Some references apply to vehicles other than Mustang.

DC4 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE SENSOR

• MAF/IAT Sensor connector disconnected.

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

VPWR

Ground

Is the voltage greater than 10.5 V?

Yes

No

GO to DC5 .

REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

DC5 CHECK FOR AN OPEN

Note: Only measure the circuits that apply to the vehicle being diagnosed.

• Ignition OFF.

• MAF/IAT Sensor connector disconnected.

• PCM connector disconnected.

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

GND

Ground

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

MAF

MAF

MAFRTN

MAFRTN

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?

Yes

No

GO to DC6 .

REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

DC6 CHECK FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

MAF

Ground

Source reference 4983

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