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The MAF sends that voltage signal to the ECU (engine control unit) which takes this into account to adjust timing, fuel mix, etc.

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The MAF sends that voltage signal to the ECU (engine control unit) which takes this into account to adjust timing, fuel mix, etc.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

looking for a 996 C2 peope have told me to look out for RMS issue and MAF RMS is basically oil leaks ... MAF.. what does that stand for ? thanks guys

POST 2Original post

I think it is Mass Air flow sensor and it is located on the airintake system.

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RMS = rear main seal The rear main seal is the site of oil leakage in some 996 engines. Sometimes, 996 engine oil leaks are mis-diagnosed as RMS problems when, in fact, their origins are elsewhere. Good luck in your search!

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Yes M *** A ir F low sensor. Ours is the film type. Air flows over the foil and its drop in temperature is an estimate of the air flow (translatedinto a voltage). The MAF sends that voltage signal to the ECU (engine control unit) which takes this into account to adjust timing, fuel mix, etc.

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