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Old 12-18-2014, 12:47 PM
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Hello. I have a 1999 i30t auto.
So I've completed the 00vi swap.
With a tune.
She runs good for the most part, power improvement is very noticeable.

Currently the problem I'm having is I get a p0100.
A code pertained to the mass air flow sensor being an issue.
My original one she would hesistate throughout high rpms.
Then I got another one through the junk yard that one perform okay but still had the code.
I replaced It again.

I even checked the harness the sensor is getting power, has good ground, and giving the correct signal.

I really hope its not because I'm cali spec and have the tune wired in.

I have emmisions coming up and need to pass...
Anyone have any advice plesse
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I to am in Cali and know about the tight emission test. I had a problem with my maf sensor on my 2000. I replaced it many times then found out about the spray you can get to clean it. I did it every time I got an oil change. Never had a problem with it again.
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Old 12-18-2014, 01:35 PM
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I did that before it seem to work for a bit
I'm really hoping its not because of the swap
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Old 12-19-2014, 12:26 PM
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Can anyo e confirm that a 99 cali spec with a tune causes maf code to pop up?
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Old 12-30-2014, 09:53 AM
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So I tried cleaning the new sensor.
The code was gone for a day, then came back
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back to basics

I'm not sure what's going on exactly but the Ecu will thro a fault is it's not getting the exact parameters it needs. The set-point values are outside range so ecu sets a fault.

Wiring all ok from pigtail to ecu? Have you tried a new maf? Never buy a used one.

dont recommend a used maf but sometimes u get a good condition one.

U should go new as the hot wires and its circuit do wear.

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Old 01-01-2015, 02:38 PM
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don't buy aftermarket MAF too, they don't work well with this car. Only OEM.
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Old 01-01-2015, 03:13 PM
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Well this is my 3rd one.
The wiring is fine.
Now if the person the did the tune on the vafc could this cause the code to pop up?
I wouldn't expect for him to make a mistake since he had one before and a maxima before.

Also I kinda suspect the iac playing a part in this. I'm running a 5th gen throttle body assembly.
And sometimes when I left off the gas the rpms will drop as low as 200...
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somthing is probably dirty such as thorttle....wiring is short and not making connections properly.. Can u rev over 2.5k RPM?
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I got the same code, cleaned mine thoroughly with MAF cleaner, code went away for 2 weeks, then came back again so I replaced it
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Yes I can rev over 2.5k rpms.
And I replaced the sensor 3 times already.

So I noticed that on my tuner the throttle percentage was way off.
I didn't get a reading till about 3/4 throttle.

So I read the throttle adjustment procedure.
And specs were way off.
So with the tune it see's the position of the throttle and adjust the maf signal accordingly.

So I adjust it, she seems to have a bit more power.
But I still have the code
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Did you reset the ecu? Not trying to talk down to you, just making sure you reset it.


EDIT:
- Check for intake leaks
- Check the wiring of that air fuel controller
-Check the In-Out numbers (like 1-1, or 4-5). I forgot what this is exactly called, slips my mind at the moment.

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Originally Posted by Fauken
Did you reset the ecu? Not trying to talk down to you, just making sure you reset it.


EDIT:
- Check for intake leaks
- Check the wiring of that air fuel controller
-Check the In-Out numbers (like 1-1, or 4-5). I forgot what this is exactly called, slips my mind at the moment.
That's a good point...when I cleaned my sensor and the problem went away...the code was still there so I had to manually remove it for the time being
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Old 01-05-2015, 10:10 AM
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Yes, I clear the light every time.
As for the tune on the in/out I have it set to 4.
That's what the 00vi swap manual said I should do.
There are no vacuum leaks.

If the iac valve was acting up could it cause a code like that to pop up?
The idle at times dip too 3
200 rpms then slowly climbs back up.
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