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Examples of abnormal wave patterns 

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Example 1
Cause of problem
Malfunction of sensor interface

Wave pattern characteristics 

Rectangular wave pattern is output even when the engine is not started.

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Example 2

Cause of problem
Damaged rectifier or vortex generation column 

Wave pattern characteristics 

Unstable wave pattern with non-uniform frequency. However, when an ignition leak occurs during acceleration, the wave pattern will be distorted
temporarily, even it the volume air flow sensor is normal.

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