Severity: Fix within days. Drive with caution and watch for new symptoms.
The air-flow sensor is reporting less air than the engine is actually taking in, or its signal is weaker than the computer's minimum.
Clean the sensor, check its wiring and connector, and replace the sensor if the low signal persists.
The engine may stall at idle and feel weak. Short trips with care are usually fine.
You can drive short distances carefully; watch for worsening symptoms. The engine may stall at idle and feel weak. Short trips with care are usually fine.
The most common causes are: Dirty or contaminated MAF sensor; Wiring short or damaged connector; Air leak before the sensor; Failing MAF sensor. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.
Clean the sensor, check its wiring and connector, and replace the sensor if the low signal persists.
