You can test the MAF before replacing. It may be a problem with the circuit itself or just a fluke from another problem that is connected to this sensor.
There are two basic types of mass airflow sensors: hot wire and hot
film. In the first type, a very thin wire (about 0.2 mm thick) is used
as the heated element.
Components of a hot wire-type mass airflow sensor. Courtesy of Ford Motor Company.
The element temperature is set at 100° to 200°C above
incoming air temperature. Each time the ignition switch is turned to
the off position, the wire is heated to approximately 1,000°C for 1
second to burn off any accumulated dust and contaminants.
The second type uses a nickel foil sensor, which is kept 75°C
above ambient air temperatures. It does not require a burn-off period
and therefore is potentially longer lasting than the hot wire type.
A faulty MAF will cause driveability problems resulting from incorrect ignition timing and improper air/fuel ratios.
Vane-type MAF Sensors
A vane-type MAF sensor is found on many import and domestic vehicles
with EFI. All intake air must flow through the sensor. Some MAF sensors
are called volume air flow meters
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A voltmeter connected to measure the signal from a MAF sensor. Reproduced with permission from Fluke Corporation.
Move the MAF sensor air vane from open to close to test it. Reproduced with permission from Fluke Corporation.
WARNING
While pushing the mass air flow sensor vane open and closed, be careful not to mark or damage the vane or sensor housing.
Ohmmeter connections to a MAF sensor. Reprinted with permission.
Resistance specifications for a typical MAF sensor with door open and closed. Reprinted with permission.
The trace of a defective vane-type MAF sensor. Reproduced with permission from Fluke Corporation.
Hot-Wire-Type MAF Sensors
The test procedure for heated resistor and hot-wire MAF sensors
varies depending on the vehicle make and year. Always follow the test
procedure in the appropriate service manual. A frequency test may be
performed on some MAF sensors, such as the AC Delco MAF on some General
Motors' products.
Satisfactory and unsatisfactory MAF sensor frequency readings. Reproduced with permission from Fluke Corporation.
A normal trace for a frequency-varying MAF sensor. Courtesy of Progressive Diagnostics--WaveFile AutoPro.
When the engine speed and intake air flow increases, the frequency
of the MAF sensor signals should increase smoothly and proportionately
to the change in engine speed.
The trace of a defective frequency-varying MAF sensor. Courtesy of EDGE Diagnostics Systems.
There is also a
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Burn-Off Module Operation:
A semi-conductor control for an electronic-ignition system.
If you have a scan tool or know someone that does check what the temperature sensor is reading. It sounds like the sensor is registering cold making the computer dump gas into the injectors causing the engine to flood. You can test the theory by pushing the gas all the way to the floor and holding while trying to start the vehicle. If it does start then the problem is most likely the sensor it is mounted on the top front of the engine most likely and only costs about $12.
The p0122 is for the throttle position sensor, p0507 is for the vehicle speed sensor, and 1441 is for the evap system. first check all your connections looks like you dont have everything plugged in correctly. as for the evap code i would check all your hose connections on the gas tank and fuel filler neck
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