Cleaning the Air Flow Meter Potentiometer ↗
Explains the vane air-flow meter, how to check it by sweeping the vane while reading resistance, and how to open the glued base cover to clean the wiper and carbon track with alcohol (do not undo the connector screws). Reseal with sensor-safe RTV, optionally with a desiccant bag inside.
Tools mentioned: Multimeter, isopropyl alcohol, small screwdriver, sensor-safe RTV
Written on an E23 730i (M30); same vane AFM family.