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2G I replaced the MAF, now what?

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Mitsu_Racing

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Dec 15, 2001
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I got a CEL and when i checked it with my pocketlogger it was the PO100, Mass Air Flow Volume Circuit. So i replaced the MAF but the CEL PO100 still keeps coming on. What should i check? Replace? Thanks.
 
Did you reset your ECU after replacing the MAS?
Disconnect the (-) terminal of the battery for ~15minutes and try again.

If still a code, may want to check the wiring harness to the MAS for corrosion / shorts in the wiring. Can clean the contacts with a bit of dielectric tuneup grease (with the battery disconnected of course) :dsm:
 
I replaced my MAF and left the battery disconnected for 30 min. however now the car won't idle properly. It seems to run fine when on the street, but when I stop at a red light it has low bouncing idle and after less than a minute of struggling will cut out. Any suggestions? Thx.

BTW, the car was totally fine before, just started a P1070 CEL code hence the replacement of MAF.
 
I replaced my MAF and left the battery disconnected for 30 min. however now the car won't idle properly. It seems to run fine when on the street, but when I stop at a red light it has low bouncing idle and after less than a minute of struggling will cut out. Any suggestions? Thx.

BTW, the car was totally fine before, just started a P1070 CEL code hence the replacement of MAF.
Pretty sure that is a fuel trim code.

Verfiy injector resistance with multimeter.
Verify fuel pressure @ idle with vacuum disconnected.
And check for boost leaks for sure.
Report back.
 
DANG. No doubt!
Was your code P0170? I'll keep that in mind that your MAF triggered that code...

Yes it was P1070 which lists probable causes as: Large vacuum leak, fuel system injectors/pressure, ignition system malfunction, Air Flow Meter malfunction, or exhaust leak near oxygen sensor.
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I took the old MAF and cleaned it with MAF cleaner (DO NOT USE anything else) so perhaps the original CEL problem was from a dirty MAF. The car has 146000 miles so I'm hoping it was that simple.
 
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