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MNBoxster · 01-08-2007, 04:29 PM

Hi,

There are two types of MAF sensors. One uses a thin wire while the other uses a hot conductive film (foil or metalicized Mylar). I'd be leery about tapping either one of them. Unplug it while running, it's just as good a test and virtually non-destructive...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

01-08-2007, 04:29 PM	#4
MNBoxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Posts: 3,308	Hi, There are two types of MAF sensors. One uses a thin wire while the other uses a hot conductive film (foil or metalicized Mylar). I'd be leery about tapping either one of them. Unplug it while running, it's just as good a test and virtually non-destructive... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99