mass air flow sensor code, replacing with new
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mass air flow sensor code, replacing with new
as stated, i got a code after putting new plugs in and cleaning the intake and it was the maf. cleaned it and 2 seconds later i got a code for it. i went to rock auto and found a delphi and was told they are pretty solid. 120.00 shipped, anyone else use this brand? would like to get an oem but too expensive, unless someone knows where to get one cheap. not putting another used one in, they always fail a few months later and i'm probably selling the max in a few months. thanks---
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I bought the Duralast brand from Autozone several years ago and have no issues with it ... as I recall I paid like $149.
I see, though, that that particular label isn’t offered by Autozone anymore.
Let me find the original box, get a part # and see if a cross-reference is available, since Duralast stuff is always someone else’s part.
I see, though, that that particular label isn’t offered by Autozone anymore.
Let me find the original box, get a part # and see if a cross-reference is available, since Duralast stuff is always someone else’s part.
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I bought the Duralast brand from Autozone several years ago and have no issues with it ... as I recall I paid like $149.
I see, though, that that particular label isn’t offered by Autozone anymore.
Let me find the original box, get a part # and see if a cross-reference is available, since Duralast stuff is always someone else’s part.
I see, though, that that particular label isn’t offered by Autozone anymore.
Let me find the original box, get a part # and see if a cross-reference is available, since Duralast stuff is always someone else’s part.
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they're closest to oem spec which i wanted. plus the price was right and a 1 year warranty so i'm just trying to get her running well enough to drive her and all other brands for this part are total crap imo
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it was cheaper on amazon, plus, delphi said they were backed up in the warehouse and it would take 2-3 weeks to get here from rock auto. it will be here Saturday from amazon cause they have it in stock.
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If you have a soldering iron, you can fix your old MAF and keep running it. I picked up a couple from a junkyard awhile back. I swapped one and it fixed my problem temporarily while I took apart my original one to solder redundant jumper wires from the board to the plug. I've been running my repaired original 304,000 mile MAF for three years now with no more issues. I still have a few spare good used ones on hand just in case.
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If you have a soldering iron, you can fix your old MAF and keep running it. I picked up a couple from a junkyard awhile back. I swapped one and it fixed my problem temporarily while I took apart my original one to solder redundant jumper wires from the board to the plug. I've been running my repaired original 304,000 mile MAF for three years now with no more issues. I still have a few spare good used ones on hand just in case.
I do soldering all the time. I usually fix old computer monitors by replacing the blown capacitors. Real easy fix.
I even fixed a dead PC motherboard after a bios update by buying a used MOBO from ebay (DELL) and changing out the dead bios chip with the new used one. That one is tricky cause the chip connectors are really thin.
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Was the original one not working because the jumper wire in the original one was disconnected or cut? What was exactly wrong with it?
I do soldering all the time. I usually fix old computer monitors by replacing the blown capacitors. Real easy fix.
I even fixed a dead PC motherboard after a bios update by buying a used MOBO from ebay (DELL) and changing out the dead bios chip with the new used one. That one is tricky cause the chip connectors are really thin.
I do soldering all the time. I usually fix old computer monitors by replacing the blown capacitors. Real easy fix.
I even fixed a dead PC motherboard after a bios update by buying a used MOBO from ebay (DELL) and changing out the dead bios chip with the new used one. That one is tricky cause the chip connectors are really thin.
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replaced the maf with the delphi i got from amazon and the max is running straight again. no more stalling, no more exhaust smoke and she's running almost perfect ( she is 25 years old ). as much as i hated to throw more money into her again, i wanted to be able to drive her w/o the worry of constant issues. cleaned the k&n and re-oiled it as well as cleaned out the intake. happy 4 now
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Hi all. I found the forum looking for troubleshooting advice for my 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE AT (39k miles). Just got it and had an occasional rough idle/die out to include hesitation and jerking at speed. It threw DTC codes up for knock sensor - replaced KS but same issues happened. Eventually got DTC for the MAF. MAF replaced and all good so far! Probably going to clean the IACV next. Did a quick clean of the TB but need to go back and do it right. Thanks for the help!
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Hi all. I found the forum looking for troubleshooting advice for my 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE AT (39k miles). Just got it and had an occasional rough idle/die out to include hesitation and jerking at speed. It threw DTC codes up for knock sensor - replaced KS but same issues happened. Eventually got DTC for the MAF. MAF replaced and all good so far! Probably going to clean the IACV next. Did a quick clean of the TB but need to go back and do it right. Thanks for the help!
Here is link to another member's very detailed pictures of cleaning. You will see EGR tube there. He also used a saw to lop off the bottom bolt. I also used his method to clean out the stuff.
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...e-tb-iacv.html
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