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Had a code 33 changed maf relay and now

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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Had a code 33 changed maf relay and now

Ok had a code 33 changed the maf relay and service light came off. NO service engine light... but now the car runs like s###? They are the same part number MAF relay.any help on why the car runs better with out the relay in place? Its a 87 Trans am 350 tpi car
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Is there anyone that can shed some light here for me.I did the seach but cant find anything that matchs what goin on with my car/?????
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Clean the MAF and make sure it actually performs a burn-off cycle. A dirty MAF hot wire will under-report intake airflow, and make for a very lean mixture.
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