

The most common cause of a malfunctioning MAF sensor in Chevy Cruze is dirt and grime accumulation on the sensor. What causes MAF sensor to fail in Cruze? Dirt accumulation This can cause the engine warning light to illuminate in the instrument cluster and the fault can be read out by a diagnostic device. The engine runs too “lean” or too “rich”. The optimal amount of fuel can no longer be calculated which results in either too little or too much fuel injected into the combustion chambers. If the MAF sensor is defective or dirty, it does not send correct measured values to the control unit of Cruze. What happens when MAF sensor malfunctions in Chevy Cruze? It is not only important for power delivery in your Cruze, but also for the lowest possible pollutant emissions.

The mass air flow sensor is part of the engine’s intake system and is located between the air filter and the throttle body.
