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AIR-FLOW SENSOR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mass air flow sensor
1, record 1, English, mass%20air%20flow%20sensor
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MAFS 2, record 1, English, MAFS
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mass airflow sensor 3, record 1, English, mass%20airflow%20sensor
correct, noun
- MAF sensor 4, record 1, English, MAF%20sensor
correct, noun
- air flow sensor 5, record 1, English, air%20flow%20sensor
correct, noun
- airflow sensor 6, record 1, English, airflow%20sensor
correct, noun
- air flow meter 7, record 1, English, air%20flow%20meter
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mass air flow (MAF) sensors are crucial for your vehicle's engine to perform well. They measure the air volume entering the engine, ensuring the air-fuel mixture is optimal for combustion. This balance is vital for efficient engine operation and power. MAF sensors are located between the air filter and the intake manifold. They help maintain the right air-fuel ratio in the engine's combustion chamber. 5, record 1, English, - mass%20air%20flow%20sensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most common type of mass air flow sensor is the hot-wire mass air flow sensor. 8, record 1, English, - mass%20air%20flow%20sensor
Record 1, Key term(s)
- air-flow sensor
- airflow meter
- air-flow meter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- débitmètre d'air massique
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20d%27air%20massique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- débitmètre d'air 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- sonde de débit d'air 3, record 1, French, sonde%20de%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
feminine noun, rare
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le débitmètre d'air est une pièce mécanique ayant pour objectif de mesurer la masse d'air (ainsi que sa température) pénétrant dans le moteur (admission d'air) afin de transmettre cette information au calculateur moteur. Il est donc placé sur la durite d'admission entre le filtre à air et le boîtier papillon afin d'effectuer des relevés précis. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20d%27air%20massique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le type de débitmètre d'air massique le plus commun dans les voitures modernes est le débitmètre à fil chaud. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20d%27air%20massique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1988-04-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Diesel Motors
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air-flow sensor plate
1, record 2, English, air%2Dflow%20sensor%20plate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air-sensor plate 1, record 2, English, air%2Dsensor%20plate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- airflow sensor plate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs diesel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plateau-sonde du débitmètre d'air
1, record 2, French, plateau%2Dsonde%20du%20d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organe du débitmètre d'air dans un système d'alimentation par injection K-Jetronik. 2, record 2, French, - plateau%2Dsonde%20du%20d%C3%A9bitm%C3%A8tre%20d%27air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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