Black IROC 86

My car runs better when the MAF is disconnected, what would cause this? My MAF was hanging bout 2 months ago and was 1 of the 5 pins got ate up by my alternator band.

Any help on whats goin on here?

bigals87z28

ahahah im gunna take a stab in the dark but... you have a bad maf!
It runs better because the computer has a set of "limp home mode" presets so incase of a sensor malfunction, you can get home and fix it. Its a back up device. Get the Wells Su-145 mass air flow sensor, and make sure this one doesnt get beat up by the alt ok? Good luck with the car.

Black IROC 86

How much do these run for?

bigals87z28

165 at your local parts store. At least thats what i hear around here...

Black IROC 86

ok, i went the the local kragen, i asked to see the Mass Air Flow Sensor and they brought out the whole big peice that goes under the little sensor connects to. All i need is the sensor that connects into it, comin from the wires n all that cuz 2 of the little pins got ate up by my alternator band.

What do i ask for when i try to get the piece?

Black IROC 86

ok, i went the the local kragen, i asked to see the Mass Air Flow Sensor and they brought out the whole big peice that goes under the little sensor connects to. All i need is the sensor that connects into it, comin from the wires n all that cuz 2 of the little pins got ate up by my alternator band. I dont think i need the wholke peice just the little sensor.

What do i ask for when i try to get the piece?

bigals87z28

it shoudl just be a plastic tube with the sensor inside, and on the "bottom" of the sensor should be where you plug teh maf in... its all one piece.

Black IROC 86

i opened the box and it was just the plastic tube there was no little sensor thats why im askin for the name of how to search for the little thing

GTA88

I think you mean the "connector" that plugs into the maf sensor, right ?

Black IROC 86

Yeah Yeah where can i find that?

Trickster

You can usually find one in a junk yard, just cut it off with plenty of spare wire and splice it in.

The Trickster!!!!!!!!!

mystikkal_69

iTrader: (2)

the connector does not have to be off a v-8 TPI car. it can be off a v-6 car. they work also.

Black IROC 86

thanks i found it for 17 at the local Napa.