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Mass air flow sensor

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Ken D., Sep 2, 2022.

  1. Ken D.

    Ken D. New Member

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    I ordered a MAF Mass Air Flow Sensor Meter for 2008 Toyota Prius. Looking at the old sensor, the "tube" that inserts into the body has a capped/closed/rounded end. The new one has a 3/8 "+- hole at the end. Are they interchangeable? It said it was for my year Prius.
     
    #1 Ken D., Sep 2, 2022
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    It's just a sensor mass air flow sensor when you flip it over and look at it it kind of looks strange I don't even know what to tell you it sounds like to me you're talking about the camshaft position sensor but I won't swear to that can you post a picture of your sensor the people here would love that and then they can tell you real quick the MAF sensor looks like there's a trap on the end of it and air runs up in there and hits this element looking thing The camshaft position sensor and sensors like that have a flat end on them that looks like they rub close to something and send something going by the front of it right smartly. That's the best way I can explain it all parts won't look the same but I wasn't aware of a big change on the look of the MAF sensor there is no MAF meter or air flow meter in this car as we know it from the '80s
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Sep 2, 2022
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    Do you have a picture of the new sensor or even a side-by-side with the old and new one? I can't really visualize what you are trying to illustrate from your description.
     
    #3 dolj, Sep 3, 2022
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    What brand of sensor are you looking at? Part number? I would only use Denso or Toyota from a reputable source (not ebay - amazon).

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    #4 mr_guy_mann, Sep 4, 2022
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