anyone got directions on how to replace MAF sensor on a 99 maxima? thanks

 

the haynes manual knows how to....

 

Unplug unbolt take out put new in same way

 

Loosen the four bolts that are connecting the MAF sensor to the airbox, then loosen the clamp that holds the MAF sensor to the resonator. You're done!

 

10 min job...

 

how does one know when a MAF is going out, or not performing at its fullest?

 

Hesitation btween 2000-3000 rpms.

 

interesting, what about idle issues, does the MAF have anything to do with that?

 

it can. On my last MAF I was having this problem where when ever I stoped at a stop sign or stop light my car would die out unless I kept giving it gas. I replaced the MAF and the problem was fixed.

 

ok cool, could it cause a starting problem? my car seems to not want to start first thing in the morning, but then starts fine the rest of the day. today was the first time it actually stared then died out. but then i just started it again and it was fine.

 

I would try cleaning it first before changing it out. Pep Boys now carries CRC brand MAF cleaner. It's worth a try.

 

mine hesitated between about 500-2000RPMs

 

could be coils too....but a bad MAF could also prevetnu from going past 3k too

 

well i got a check engine light about a week ago for MAF, my teacher just eraised the code and said if it came back on we'de deal with it (we were cleaning the throttle body and took the intake/airbox off and forgot to tighten a clamp)...so im guessing thats what this check engine lights for, i gotta borrow my friends diagnostic things and find out

 

When the MAF sensor on my 96 went out the car wouldn't start at all.

 

yea, is shouldnt go anyplace. mine is "intermitent" ...which means it works, but only sometimes.

 

How much is a MAF? New? Used?

 

yea, can I get a MAF at like autozone?

 

shouldn't a faulty MAF ¿ALWAYS? pop a CEL? I know coils would...

 

You can find a MAF sensor in the 4th Gen Classifieds, I don't think Autozone has them.

 

Mine played me for 2 weeks with no CEL, but the symtoms were there. So yes eventually it will pop a CEL, but not initally... for as many as 400 miles.


Try www.car-part.com for cheap MAF's. ...

 

negative, I cant seem to find MAF's in the drop down of parts list

 

Air Flow Meter > you. Positive.

 

wrong. for my 99 max its $215 with a $40 core charge at autozone

 

whats a CEL? is it part of the MAF?

 

Check Engine Light fool!

 

oh hahaha...im not down with all the abreviations yet hahah i feel stupid

 

Did you not read my posts?

Air Flow Meter = Mass Air Flow sensor

 

go with it

 

good deal with them cars

 

WTF!!!!! $215? DAMNNNNN
i better try to steal one from the junkyard when i get the chance.. ........ just incase..lol

 

DAMN! i wish it was a MAF code i pulled from my car ...i figured it wasnt the MAF when i pulled it off to clean it and it was already clean. instead i got "random/multiple cylinder misfires detected". not cool man. i tested the coils too and when unplugged, each one seemed to drop RPMs so i dont know what it is

 

you can buy one on here or on ebay for about $40-$80.