Can MAF sensor affect idle?

Can MAF sensor affect idle?

Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) A dirty or faulty MAF will cause an engine to idle roughly, as well as stall when idling.

Can MAF cause high idle?

If the computerized engine control system is faulty, high idling can be one symptom. If this tube becomes loose or broken it can leak un-metered air into the engine effectively causing an unbalance (via the mass air flow MAF sensor) in the computer system which can produce fast or slow idle.

Can I bypass the mass air flow sensor?

There is a sensor on the air intake called the mass air flow sensor. This sensor calculates how much air to mix with the fuel. You can bypass the MAF sensor, and allow the O2 sensor to calculate how much air is needed.

What should MAF be at idle?

With the engine at idle, the MAF’s PID value should read anywhere from 2 to 7 grams/second (g/s) at idle and rise to between 15 to 25 g/s at 2500 rpm, depending on engine size.

What causes rough idle after replacing mass air flow sensor?

Replaced air filter and maf sensor. Problems with vehicle turning off seemed to go away but now I have a rough Idle. Car will drop below 1000 rpms and then rev back up to over 1500 like it wants to shut off. Idle problems seem to go away when maf sensor is disconnected. Car throwing codes p0171 and p0102.

When to replace a mass air flow sensor?

Sometimes mass airflow sensors get shorted or stop working and need to be replaced. Once you have driven your car enough to test the mass airflow sensor it is a good idea to plug it back in or replace it after you are done testing. This is because it will help you get the best gas mileage possible.

Can a car run without the mass air flow sensor?

The mass airflow sensor is a key sensor in your car. Your car has a lot of sensors, and this is just one that helps your car run properly. That brings up the question of can your car run without the mass air flow sensor? In this article, we will look at what happens when you disconnect the mass airflow sensor.

When does the idle problem in my car go away?

Car will drop below 1000 rpms and then rev back up to over 1500 like it wants to shut off. Idle problems seem to go away when maf sensor is disconnected. Car throwing codes p0171 and p0102. Where should I go from here? My car has 190000 miles.

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