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2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vax=uhall vectra mass air flow meter testing - melvyn

hi

is there any way i can test the air flow meter in my car to see if it working

i have tried a continuity test between live and earth on the maf using a digital voltmeter

but their is nothing

the car is running like really rough at tick over and driving at slow speeds but is ok when the engine is running above 2000 rpmand it is the same whether i have the maf connected or disconnected

regards melvyn

2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vax=uhall vectra mass air flow meter testing - Collos25

Disconnect while the engine is running if there is difference then its a pretty good way of saying it requires replacement.

2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vax=uhall vectra mass air flow meter testing - Railroad.

Most MAF sensors on modern cars are the Hot Film type. The ECU supplies 5V which heats up the hot film which is then cooled as air passes over it. The more air passing it the more it cools and the return voltage to the ECU increases. The ECU can then interpret this and use it to calculate engine load.

First check that you do have a 5V supply at one of the MAF pins with the engine running. You will then need to identify which is the MAF signal terminal, and not confuse it with the wires for the Air Intake Temperature Sensor which is also located within the MAF. Having done so rev the engine up and down and observe the return voltage which should range between 1V and 4.5V. Bear in mind also that you will not be able to simulate full engine load by revving your engine on your driveway, and so your readings in this test can only be used as a guide.

2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vax=uhall vectra mass air flow meter testing - melvyn

thank you i appreciate that

melvyn