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Old 03-16-2004, 03:55 PM
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Cheapest Place to buy a MAF sensor

Well I went to Autozone to diagnose my problem as suggested and the computer says the MAF sensor is giving problems. They Autozone guy told me to take it apart and clean it, will this help or most likely is the part done. I told him to give me a price on the part and they can't even get one. Again my engine is just stalling really bad at times and won't climb over 3,000 rpm's so does that sound like a MAF sensor and if so where is the best place to buy this part. I am certain I can put it in myself since I think it comes in one piece. I am sure glad I didn't give the dealer $80 to just diagnose the problem then who knows what to put that in. Anyone have a similar experience?? Did this fix the problem?

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Well I went to Autozone to diagnose my problem as suggested and the computer says the MAF sensor is giving problems. They Autozone guy told me to take it apart and clean it, will this help or most likely is the part done. I told him to give me a price on the part and they can't even get one. Again my engine is just stalling really bad at times and won't climb over 3,000 rpm's so does that sound like a MAF sensor and if so where is the best place to buy this part. I am certain I can put it in myself since I think it comes in one piece. I am sure glad I didn't give the dealer $80 to just diagnose the problem then who knows what to put that in. Anyone have a similar experience?? Did this fix the problem?

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Call the David B "parts guy" listed in the parts sticky above. Apparently he will send you just the MAF sensor without the tube for ~$80.00. You need some type of special tool to remove the sensor out of the tube in your car. (Take a look at it an you'll know what I mean)

Anyone know where to get the tool?
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I got it with the tube for about 100 bucks..

Dave B sells it with the tube for like 103 plus shipping i believe..





as far as the Tool.....

you need "torx" bits, but make sure they are the ones with the hole in the middle...

i bought the whole set at Strauss auto for like 8 bucks.. i am not sure which exact size bit you need..

there are plenty of those without the hole in the middle but not many with the hole.. but look at all your local auto stores for this thing..
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