Intermittent code 33 maf
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Intermittent code 33 maf
a few weeks ago I had a code 34, but also found a massive vacuum leak on one of the intake runners so fixed that and car runs great. Then dealt with a code 42 and no spark advance...changed the icm and I have that fixed. Car was running great then dies, it fired a code 33 and wouldn't restart..unplugged the maf and it started up. I unplugged the batt to clear codes, restarted with maf plugged in and no code and it runs...check the scanner and gm/sec air at idle is 8, I rev up some and let it run and 5 min later the code comes back and it's barely running..gm/sec drops to 6, then 5 and it dies. I switched the maf before but figured the vac leak caused that code...I hate to go rebuy the maf again but I can't figure what else might cause this, it was running great and out of nowhere the code goes on and off with restarts.
Before I go buy this maf again I figured I'd ask for advice.
Thanks again,
Before I go buy this maf again I figured I'd ask for advice.
Thanks again,
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Re: Intermittent code 33 maf
I had these codes ( 33, 34 etc.) for a long time, turned out to be a bad connection in the fuel pump relay harness...
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Re: Intermittent code 33 maf
Is the fuel pump relay the odd bird of the 3 on the firewall by the brake booster ? I cleaned the other two matching relays when my 34 reared its head, I don't think I cleaned the third one. I also read it could be relay issues ? Those are $15 a pic, not terrible but this being intermittent makes me hesitant to buy a rebuilt $150 maf if the problem will still show up. I appreciate all you folks info and patience with me, I'm pretty excited the cars almost road worthy.
Never mind, I looked it and it appears it's one of the two I cleaned out but there appears to be 2 others that have to do with the maf that I didn't touch, I may try cleaning those...this thing sat for a long time, there's age gremilins galore.
Never mind, I looked it and it appears it's one of the two I cleaned out but there appears to be 2 others that have to do with the maf that I didn't touch, I may try cleaning those...this thing sat for a long time, there's age gremilins galore.
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Re: Intermittent code 33 maf
a few weeks ago I had a code 34, but also found a massive vacuum leak on one of the intake runners so fixed that and car runs great. Then dealt with a code 42 and no spark advance...changed the icm and I have that fixed. Car was running great then dies, it fired a code 33 and wouldn't restart..unplugged the maf and it started up. I unplugged the batt to clear codes, restarted with maf plugged in and no code and it runs...check the scanner and gm/sec air at idle is 8, I rev up some and let it run and 5 min later the code comes back and it's barely running..gm/sec drops to 6, then 5 and it dies. I switched the maf before but figured the vac leak caused that code...I hate to go rebuy the maf again but I can't figure what else might cause this, it was running great and out of nowhere the code goes on and off with restarts.
Before I go buy this maf again I figured I'd ask for advice.
Thanks again,
Before I go buy this maf again I figured I'd ask for advice.
Thanks again,
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Re: Intermittent code 33 maf
Thanks guys, I'm going to clean these relays up and see what happens, the only mafs I can find are those exact brands you named...I'd be really angry to spend that money and it not fix. I still have suspension, brakes, int. and paint on this thing. I'll def report back. The power and burn off relays are the far right two by the fender correct ? I have read a few diff posts on their location.
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Re: Intermittent code 33 maf
You can usually get a used 86-89 maf used in the classifieds for $50-60 or so.
I have programmed the code 33 threshold higher for guys running larger cams and a few people that can't get the error to go away. Hope it's a simple fix so you can move onto other things.
I have programmed the code 33 threshold higher for guys running larger cams and a few people that can't get the error to go away. Hope it's a simple fix so you can move onto other things.
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Re: Intermittent code 33 maf
Thanks guys, I'm going to clean these relays up and see what happens, the only mafs I can find are those exact brands you named...I'd be really angry to spend that money and it not fix. I still have suspension, brakes, int. and paint on this thing. I'll def report back. The power and burn off relays are the far right two by the fender correct ? I have read a few diff posts on their location.
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Re: Intermittent code 33 maf
Excellent info ! I replaced the relays with new bw pcs from oreilly and ran a new iat sensor and rerouted to the air box, now that reads correctly and no more code 33. Now I'm on to brakes...thanks again for all your help.