Does a new MAF sensor need to be programmed?
Most cars might require for the ECM reprogramming once the mass airflow sensor has been changed. You will have to check the manual that comes with your MAF sensor to determine if it needs to be reprogrammed.
Can a MAF sensor cause check engine light?
If there is an issue with the MAF sensor, the check engine light will turn on. The engine cannot run if it does not take in the right levels of air and fuel. So, if the check engine light is on the dashboard, the problem could be from the mass airflow sensor.
Why is the Check Engine light still on after cleaning mass airflow?
If it is the MAF, and cleaning it was unsatisfactory, it will be need to be replaced. There are many possible causes for the Check Engine Light to come on besides the mass airflow sensor, so have an expert read the codes and address the Check Engine Light accordingly. Was this answer helpful? Thank you for your feedback! Sorry about that.
What happens when I Change my MAF sensor?
When you change a MAF sensor, you need to disconnect the battery for about 10 minutes so the computer forgets the learned parameters and resets to the factory parameters. Then it goes into learn mode and may take a little while before it learns all the parameters of the new MAF sensor.
What to do if you get a bad MAF code?
IF you get another MAF code with the new sensor and after batt disconnect… Your air filter is clogged. If the new MAF doesnt detect proper airflow it will register as a bad MAF. I would remove or replace your air filter and test…straight away.
What causes a check engine light on an OBD II?
Also consider that an MAF check engine code can be due to a vacuum leak; i.e. unrelated to the MAF sensor. You could try the experiment. As a test, purposely introduce a vacuum leak on an OBD II car with no codes. You’ll likely immediately get a check engine light and a code for the MAF sensor or for the o2 sensor.