From: desertphile@invalid-address.net   
      
   On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:52:32 GMT, dan  wrote:   
      
   > Desertphile wrote:   
   >   
   > > My 1992 Toyota SR5 3VZE has had its "Check Engine" light on for   
   > > over five years. How does one find the MAS / MAF? Is that the   
   > > big-ish plastic box that air ducts go into and out of? If so, does   
   > > one just wash it out with hot water?   
      
   > You don't have a MAS/MAF.  But you do have a VAFM, or Vane Air Flow   
   > Meter.  Much different animal.  If you have had a check engine light   
   > for 5 years, then you probably don't want me to tell you to go to a   
   > mechanic for diagnosis.  Just wash it out with really hot water.   
      
   Thank you; perhaps that explains why I could not find it. :-) If I   
   could afford to pay a mechanic to read the diagnostic code(s), I   
   could perhaps fix the problem myself. Herding goats pays $200 a   
   month, so that won't happen any time in my lifetime.   
      
   > dan   
      
      
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