How to Test if MAF is working correctly

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Originally Posted by ajgray925

Thanks for the response OhioBoxster...

I unplugged my MAF (with engine off), started-up, and drove around town. My engine still did not perform well, having 1st gear acceleration problems, as well as small backfire popping sounds. Did you unplug your MAF while your engine was running and only let it idle or did you drive around with it unplugged? Either way, I have ordered a new air filter and new MAF sensor and will be installing both once received by next week. I have a feeling that my problems will still exist, but that will be ruled out. Any comments are appreciated.

One thing to keep in mind is that if the MAF does go bad and is not replaced in a timely enough matter you can foul your plugs. When my MAF went out I had it replaced and they cleaned the plugs. But just a few days later the problems resurfaced and they determined they had to replace a couple plugs.

Just an idea....