Glossary / Electrical

mass air flow sensor

33 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It tells the car how much air is coming in, so it can add the right amount of fuel.

Technical Definition

A sensor that directly measures the mass of air entering the engine, allowing precise fuel delivery.

Hear It Discussed

"das vacuum leak post math, post the mass air flow sensor. Ist das möglich? Ja, ich habe das mass air flow sensor off."
Can The 911 GT3 S/C Be A Real GT3? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 234 The Carmudgeon Show 19:51

"another mechanic suggested that the throttle body might be dirty or the mass sensor. And I checked that out and I found a sign on the throttle body which said, do not clean this throttle body."
#2655: Our Proper Roles The Best of Car Talk 36:21

"It eliminates a mass airflow sensor problem if it's just one bank it eliminates a purge valve because it's just one bank"
And You Thought You Had Car Problems - These Guys Can Help Under The Hood show 45:05