Mass air flow sensor question
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Mass air flow sensor question
I just bought a '90 Ranger with the 2.3. It has a "cold air intake" that the previous owner installed, although it's just sucking in hot air from under the hood. I noticed the mass airflow sensor isn't hooked up. I can't find the harness that plugs into it and I don't see where it would have been cut off. The truck runs perfect, though. How is that? If anyone could shed some light on this for me, I'd appreciate it!! Any info on a wiring diagram online that would help me would be great also.
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Trevor
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Trevor
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I don't have any 1990 documentation but I do have a wiring manual for 1989. That year's 4-cylinder Ranger was "speed/density", meaning that the airflow is not actually measured. Instead, the airflow rate is inferred from manifold pressure and RPM. This is a good system as long as the engine remains basically as the factory built it.
My 92 and 93 books show the 4-cylinder Rangers as having a "mass air" system that uses a MAF sensor to measure the actual airflow. This system is more precise than speed density and can compensate for production variability and aging. In general, mass air can also tolerate some engine mods better than a speed/density system can.
From your description, it sounds like your engine is speed/density.
My 92 and 93 books show the 4-cylinder Rangers as having a "mass air" system that uses a MAF sensor to measure the actual airflow. This system is more precise than speed density and can compensate for production variability and aging. In general, mass air can also tolerate some engine mods better than a speed/density system can.
From your description, it sounds like your engine is speed/density.
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