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Old Sep 9, 2001 | 08:14 PM
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MAF sensor

Just the other day my 85 Firebird stared to idle real low at stops.. (actually stalled a few times) had a diagnostic run on it and came up with code for MAF sensor. replaced that but it is still running rough at low rpm's. If I disconnect it it runs better. Troubleshot using a GMC manual and it returned me to the MAF sensor. Swapped out another and so far it seems a little better. But am waiting on the check engine icon to flick on any time know... Any suggestions. I checked the wire and connector.. OHM'd them all out and it all checks OK
any help would be appreciated
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Old Sep 10, 2001 | 12:34 AM
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did you reset the computer? disconnect the battery for a minute or so? not positive if this will help but worth a shot

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Old Sep 10, 2001 | 07:48 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 87tpi420:
did you reset the computer? disconnect the battery for a minute or so? not positive if this will help but worth a shot

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Old Sep 10, 2001 | 07:50 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 87tpi420:
did you reset the computer? disconnect the battery for a minute or so? not positive if this will help but worth a shot

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Thanks ,, but I tried that .. and YES just today on theway to work it chugged and stalled again.............
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Old Sep 10, 2001 | 08:31 PM
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Better change the MAF relays (burnoff and power) ($9.99 a peice, same part # i think it was MR-44 not for sure though) if one of the relays is bad it will keep burning out the MASS AIR SENSOR.... i burnt 2 on my car so i know....... stupid F*C*ing beechmont towing didnt diagnose the problem right....
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Old Sep 12, 2001 | 07:25 PM
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Thanks for all the help. i beleive the problem is fixed. Embarrased to say it was a crack in my PCV hose that ran behind the engine. still a little low rpm at stops but much better.. Thanks Again
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