A computer diagnostic test will generally tell you if you have a faulty crankshaft position sensor.
go to autozone for a free diagnostic check & the computer will tell you what is wrong ie map sensor. idel air control . mass airflow sensor
Using any quality OBDII diagnostic device or OBDII to computer conversion software should be able to tell you the Mass AirFlow sensor outputs.
Also what's the difference and effects of MAF and MAP how can u tell which one is faulty
The check engine light will illuminate if you have a bad O2 sensor. The code set will lead you to the faulty sensor.
The DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) will lead you the faulty O2 senser.
Most likely the sensor is faulty, try replacing it.
The oxygen sensor is in the exhaust. It senses unburned oxygen to tell the computer if combustion is complete. The mass airflow sensor is in front of the intake. It measures the volume of incoming air to supply the right amount of fuel There are two O2 sensors in the exhaust system (4cyl). One is the a/f sensor the second is the downstream or heated sensor. The first measures air/fuel metering; the second measures the efficiency of the catalytic converter. The MAF sensor measures the Mass Air Flow, and yes it is at the front of the intake between the engine air filter and the throttle plate.
The check engine light will appear. USUALLY A GOOD OBDII SCANNER WILL TELL YOU WHICH O2 SENSOR IS FAULTY EITHER BE A SPECIFIC CODE OR DIRECTLY. THE CHEAP SCAN TOOLS MAY ONLY TELL YOU THAT YOU HAVE AN "o2 FAULT"
make sure your gas cap is secure, I know it sounds crazy, but you would be surpized.
check your mass air flow sensor. Im having the same problem right now with my 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix & i had a mechanic tell me it was my mass air flow sensor.
Mass Air Flow sensor that measure the required fuel according to the amount of air passing and the density of it.