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Old 11-06-2003, 12:33 AM
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Runs better when MAF Disconnected..

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?
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Old 11-06-2003, 10:22 AM
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My buddy has a 96 Mustang. He left his MAF unplugged by accident for a run down the track. It was his best time ever.

Don't know what to tell you. I just remember when I had my IROC, I had the most problems trying to get my car to run right because of that stupid code 33.
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Old 11-06-2003, 05:25 PM
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is the car showing any codes? if not,i think the MAF might be bad
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Old 11-06-2003, 05:29 PM
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Car runs better? MAF is probably bad, might need to go ahead and replace that

(Goes out to disconnect MAF and cruise with 10 more HP )
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Old 11-06-2003, 10:19 PM
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Yes, you have a bad maf sensor. That is actually a pin point test for a map sensor, to disconnect it and see if the engine runs better. Give it a good visual before you toss it. I hope the screens are still on there
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Old 11-06-2003, 10:50 PM
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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 whole peice.

What do i ask for when i try to get the piece?
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Old 11-07-2003, 03:48 PM
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You can't get the plug only, you HAVE to get the whole thing. Trust me, I know. Dont even try to get the plug part. If you do try to get one from a junkyard car, don't even think about removing the plug section, put the whole thing in. If you do try to remove it, 99% chance you'll break it.
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Old 11-07-2003, 09:07 PM
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"Mr Trust me" I found the connector peice for $17 at my Local Napa Auto parts.
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