![]() Remove the Sensor- Take care not to damage the wiring harness or the connector pins that receive the harness in the MAF.Locate the MAF Sensor– It’ll be in between the air filter and the throttle body.It sure beats the heck out of having to buy a new sensor. It’s really cheap and available at any parts store. This is a bad idea, it can ruin the sensor. Some folks recommend using alcohol because it’s usually on hand, and can clean the sensor. Often, the mass airflow sensor really only needs cleaning when they go bad. ![]() Here’s a fantastic video on how to diagnose a bad MAF sensor using a multimeter from Ratchets and Wrenches on YouTube. There are other codes related to the mass air flow sensor as well, but these are the most common ones. Saturn Outlook P0102: MAF Sensor Circuit Low.Saturn Outlook P0101 Diagnosis: MAF Sensor.The two most common trouble codes in relation to the MAF sensor are: This is great because it helps you narrow down the problem. If the MAF sensor has gone bad, it’ll trigger the check engine light and provide an OBDII trouble code. Here a couple of common MAF sensor styles Decreased Fuel Mileage– Fuel mileage can suffer without the proper air/fuel mixture.Also, jerking can be caused by bad spark plugs or coil packs. It’s bad for your motor mounts when this happens. Jerking– As you go down the road, you’ll feel your Outlook really jerk and hesitate as the engine speed changes erratically.And when it does, it doesn’t usually run very well. Hard to Start– Without knowing the proper amount of air entering into the intake, it can be really difficult for the engine to start.The exhaust color usually doesn’t change. A lean condition is when there is too much air relative to fuel in the air fuel mixture. The exhaust color is usually darker when running rich. ![]() A rich condition is when there is not enough air relative to the fuel in the air/fuel mixture.
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