Possible causes
- Faulty mass air flow sensor
- Intake air leaks
- Dirty mass air flow sensor
- Dirty mass air filter
- Mass air flow sensor harness is open or shorted
- Mass air flow sensor circuit poor electrical connection
Tech notes
Before replacing the mass air flow sensor, try replacing the air filter
and cleaning the air flow sensor with low compress air or mass air flow
sensor cleaner. Reset code and drive vehicle. If the code comes back,
it may be necessary to replaced the mass air flow sensor.
Possible symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Engine stall
- Engine running rough
- Excessive fuel consumption
- Excessive smoke
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