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.

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

MAF

MAF

• For Motorhome / Stripped Chassis / Step Van,

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

GND

Ground

• For all others,

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

SIGRTN

SIGRTN

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?

Yes

No

GO to DC19 .

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

DC19 CHECK THE MAF SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

MAF

Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?

Yes

No

GO to DC20 .

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

DC20 CHECK FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) MAF/IAT Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

MAF

Ground

Source reference 4989

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