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MAF TEST with MAXISYS based on VCDS

Model: Volkswagen Jetta MK 5, A5 - Years 2005-2010
Part: Engine

Connect the computer to the vehicle. Start the car. Take the MAXISYS computer and select "Module 1 Engine Control". Select "Current Data" and then "Advanced Measured Values". Now locate the Mass Air Flow (MAF) entry and observe that the values change according to the acceleration while the car is in motion. The maximum acceptable value should be around 750/760 mg/str. Negative MAF values are around 400/500 mg/str, and in this case, it is necessary to check the MAF. The vehicle on which this maintenance operation is performed is a Volkswagen Jetta.

Updated on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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