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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Maf (am I crz)

So I was havin hesitation problems so I decided to unplug the maf wen I did that the car turned off. Thats not my concern but I feel like the car runs better after I plugged it bak in wtf
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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I can confirm. You're crazy.
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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MAF's run 35$ or cheaper @ www.car-part.com.
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
I can confirm. You're crazy.
That's hilarious.


If there is a poor connection in the connector, unplugging and then plugging the MAF connector back in could temporarily fix it. Also, directly inside the housing of the MAF, the three pins on the connector solder to three wires. If there was a connection problem here, the small force applied to unplug or plug in the connector could aggravate or remedy a connection problem, temporarily.

So yes it's possible for the car to run better after plugging the MAF back in if the original problem was a loose or dirty connection. As long as the car is running fine, I wouldn't mess with it again. However, CRC makes some electrical contact cleaner that you could try to spray on the contacts on the MAF connector and the pigtail that plugs into the MAF. You don't need to go crazy with it, just a quick shot. Also, you can wiggle the connector or tap softly on the MAF with the handle of a screwdriver to try and see if there is an internal connection problem should it ever act up again.
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Thanks guys yea I thought I was crz
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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I'm no expert but you probably shouldn't go unplugging things while your car is running, its not likely to solve your problems.
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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lmao!! ur crazy so funny, use a few shots of maf cleaner but be carefull not to damage the sensor inside, dont sniff the fumes too much dude lol
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