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Checking the Sensor's Power Supply



Checking The Sensor's Power Supply









- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position

Unplug the connector.
- Mass air flow sensor (205)













- Connect test lamp 86 11 857 to pin 3 of the female connector and a good grounding point.





- The lamp should light.

Checking the wiring harness
Jiggle the leads and in-line connects at several places and in different directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short circuits in the wiring harness. Observe, test lamp or diagnostic tool while doing this.

Is the function correct?

NO - Rectifying the Lead - I

YES - Checking the Sensor's Grounding