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Clearing MAF Fault Code on a 96 SWB EFI Vitara?
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Author:  rob_macca67 [ Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Clearing MAF Fault Code on a 96 SWB EFI Vitara?

(Hope this is the right spot to post as its been years seen I've posted on here)

Guys... While trying to fault find on my son’s 96 EFI SWB Vitara I disconnected the MAF sensor while the engine was running ( wasn’t clearly thinking at the time). Anyhow a little while later I saw the engine check light on the dash.
I assumed it was from when I disconnected the MAF sensor. I carried out the diagnostic check and found the fault code was 34 which refers to the MAF.
Following the manual, it mentions clearing the fault code u remove the tail-light fuse for 20secs but it doesn’t mention doing this while the engine is running or while u still have the wire bridging out Terminals A and B.
I have done various combinations w/o success of clearing the code. I’ve cleaned the MAF with the proper cleaner as well and still cannot clear the fault code… I left the battery disconnected for a few weeks while I was away on holidays, and this did not clear the code.

I measured the resistance between the 2 outer term'ls on the 3-wire MAF and it was an open circuit. I then measured the resistance between the centre Term'l and the 2 outer term'ls and both came back as an open circuit. I measured the resistance across the resistor inside and it came back reading 4ohms or close to.

Looking for ideas or options of what I can do and if possible, find a second-hand MAF (3-wire) sensor.

BTW: Came across this on eBay:
Mass Air Flow Meter MAF Sensor 1380065D00 Fit for Suzuki Vitara Cabrio ET TA X90

Could this be used as a suitable replacement?


Thanks in advance

Author:  rob_macca67 [ Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Clearing MAF Fault Code on a 96 SWB EFI Vitara?

Does anyone have an idea on how to properly clear fault codes on a 96 EFI Vitara (1.6ltr)?

Author:  atari4x4 [ Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Clearing MAF Fault Code on a 96 SWB EFI Vitara?

Disconnect the battery for 10mins

Author:  rob_macca67 [ Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Clearing MAF Fault Code on a 96 SWB EFI Vitara?

atari4x4 wrote:
Disconnect the battery for 10mins


Cheers, but I've already done that w/o success...

In regards to the 3 Terminal MAF, has anyone measured the resistance between the 2 Outer Terminals and then between the Centre Terminal and the 2 outer Terminals?

When I measured mine I got the following readings:

Between the 2 outer Terminals - 2.9Megaohms
Between Centre & the 2 outer Terminals - 4.8Megaohms

Do anyone know what the actual readings should be?

thanks in advance...

rob

Author:  fordem [ Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Clearing MAF Fault Code on a 96 SWB EFI Vitara?

rob_macca67 wrote:
atari4x4 wrote:
Disconnect the battery for 10mins


Cheers, but I've already done that w/o success...


Actually, that's guaranteed to clears the codes 100% of the time.

What you need to recognize is that if the fault has not been corrected, it will be re-detected as soon as the detection criteria is met, which, with many of the engine sensors, can happen as soon as the ignition is switched on.

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