Prado Air Flow Sensor Problem
Submitted: Friday, Jul 16, 2004 at 18:06
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My Prado recently almost ground to a halt as result of dust getting into the air flow sensor (located between the air filter and the fuel injection). The dust caused incorrect air flow readings which in turn caused the computer to calculate an incorrect fuel mix. The vehicle lost power, barely able to pull the trailer up hills and max speed of 80 kph on the flat in second gear. No warning lights were activated. Fuel consumption was down to 4 km/litre. The dust apparently got past the air filter or in through the sensor housing.
Cleaning the sensor is apparently simple if you know what the problem is and have the correct cleaner fluid.
Has anyone else had this problem?