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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Testing and Inspection



Intake Air Housing

Intake Air Sensor And Air Cleaner Housing:





Intake air sensor, checking

- Pull off hose and electrical connector from intake air sensor





- Connect US 1119 multimeter to following terminals of potentiometer (arrows)
3 and 4 or 6 and 9 = 500 to 1000 ohms
2 and 3 or 7 and 9 when moving sensor plate = resistance varies smoothly


Note: If specifications are not reached, replace intake air sensor and readjust idle speed/CO value




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