Denlasoul
09-27-2003, 10:20 PM
Is there a diagnostic tool that can read the voltage of the MAS sensor? Does it have to be connected to the car, or can I pull it out and use the testing equipment?
Today, I pulled out my MAS and tried to clean it out. I didnt have the proper "torx star" piece to take out the wire, but I was able to slightly clean the wire by using Q-tips. I havent taken my car for a spin yet, so I cannot determine if the cleaning helped. I was hoping to test the voltage running through the wire to see if it is heating up properly. I dont want to buy a new one, if I dont know 100% it is not working properly.
Ok, I just got back from driving about 60 miles back and forth, and my car feels like it runs alot harder than it used to. Maybe I am just wishful thinking, but my car really has more kick when I hit the accelerator. Before cleaning, there was a slight lag in power, but now seems to have disappered. Now, if I can test out my MAS to make sure it works properly. Note that my MAS wire was slightly dirty and some residue from the wire did come off when I cleaned it. Did it make a difference? Who knows? It feels like it though. Maybe after running my car tomorrow, I can make a better observation.
DLS
Today, I pulled out my MAS and tried to clean it out. I didnt have the proper "torx star" piece to take out the wire, but I was able to slightly clean the wire by using Q-tips. I havent taken my car for a spin yet, so I cannot determine if the cleaning helped. I was hoping to test the voltage running through the wire to see if it is heating up properly. I dont want to buy a new one, if I dont know 100% it is not working properly.
Ok, I just got back from driving about 60 miles back and forth, and my car feels like it runs alot harder than it used to. Maybe I am just wishful thinking, but my car really has more kick when I hit the accelerator. Before cleaning, there was a slight lag in power, but now seems to have disappered. Now, if I can test out my MAS to make sure it works properly. Note that my MAS wire was slightly dirty and some residue from the wire did come off when I cleaned it. Did it make a difference? Who knows? It feels like it though. Maybe after running my car tomorrow, I can make a better observation.
DLS