Several months ago i remeoved the screen on my Mass Air Flow sensor. I am reading code 34 now and so i think i need a new MAF. Does that sound right? I have a 88 camaro with a 2.8L V6. Is it ok to buy a used one or best if id get a new one? Do they make high flow MAF's for Camaros? How much do they run in the price range? Thanks for the help.

 

First of all, you don't need a high flow MAF because you couldn't possibly need more air than it can flow. Secondly, removing the screens on yours was probably a bad idea because they protect it and help it to work correctly.

Have you tried replacing the MAF relays? Do that first.

 

I know nothing about MAF's. Where are the relays? what do they look like? and what am i looking for? Thanks again

 

How many wires are going into your MAF? And how many screens are in it?

 

Strike that, you had, I am assuming, 1 screen, three wires into the MAF? The screen was not a thin wire kind but relatively meaty? If so IIRC it is the digital thick film/frequency film type, and that screen is there for alot more than just looks. It directs the airflow to the sensor. Unless I'm mistaken (which is a possibility) you trashed your MAF.

 

Personally, I wouldn't risk a used MAF. You're lucky, since the V-6 MAFs are relatively inexpensive for some reason. I've seen them for as little as $69.00 instead of the $160.00 for V-8 MAFs.

Backing up a step or two, the 173 engine really doesn't need any extra MAF cpapacity, and as you probably discovered, de-screening it yields no results, beyond an erroneous MAF reading.

Look for a Wells SU-130 thick-film type to replace what you had, and you won't have any failure problems with it again.

 

SO if i get this Wells SU-130 thick-film, then i can place it over the end so it would be like adding the screen back in? Or would it be easier to buy a new MAF? thanks again guys

 

No no no. The 'thick film' refers to how the sensor works. It uses a film instead of a thin filament. It's not something to replace the screen that you removes. These guys are telling you to buy a new MAF. A Wells SU130 for $69.00

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OH OK, thank you so much guys. You've helped alot.