Circuit/System Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is integrated with the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. The MAF sensor is an air flow meter that measures the amount of air entering the engine. The engine control module (ECM) uses the MAF sensor signal to provide the correct fuel delivery for all engine speeds and loads. The MAF/IAT sensor has the following circuits:
- Ignition 1 voltage
- MAF sensor ground
- MAF sensor signal
- IAT sensor signal
- IAT low reference
The purpose of this diagnostic is to analyze the performance of the MAF sensor by comparing the measured airflow to the following 2 distinct models:
- The first model is separated into two parts. The first part is based on basic engine parameters and uses engine speed, and throttle angle as inputs. The second part is derived from long term fuel trim, at cruising speed and the ECM is looking for an adaptation value to be within a calibrated range.
- The second model uses the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor for input, and the ECM is looking for an adaptation value to be within a calibrated range.