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Old 06-24-2011, 04:56 PM
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Bye Bye MAF Sensor?
I took my car to an garage and the dude said my maf sensor is gone...
no power after 3rpm and plus i most got beat by civic last night.....
so im guessing, my car maybe makes 160 hp..... probably less than that...
anyways, my throttle is lagging like hell....two weeks ago i replaced the knock sensor because the scanner said my knock sensor was gone.... hopefully i can find a maf sensor and replace it before i get beat by civic in few weeks....
what does everyone else think? scanner didnt pick up the maf sensor yet but im sure it will when my car blows up...
i hope someone can help me!
thanks!
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Old 06-24-2011, 05:47 PM
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Are you throwing any cels At all. If so, what are your codes
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Old 06-25-2011, 03:27 PM
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use better terminology than "gone"...by gone do you mean not working? CEL?
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Old 06-25-2011, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 00Lightsout
use better terminology than "gone"...by gone do you mean not working? CEL?
x2. Hitting an rpm "wall" is usually always a MAF. My 2 cents is to buy a Genuine Nissan MAF, as I did. You should have an active Check Engine Light right now.

Oh and stop racing civics until you get your car "straight" or more bad sh*t will happen.
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Old 06-25-2011, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpopo573
x2. Hitting an rpm "wall" is usually always a MAF. My 2 cents is to buy a Genuine Nissan MAF, as I did. You should have an active Check Engine Light right now.

Oh and stop racing civics until you get your car "straight" or more bad sh*t will happen.
^^ agreed...NISSAN MAF's are a good idea, I'm sure someone will chime in on their MAF of a different brand. Mine is NISSAN

Just stop racing civics all together b/c it a I4 against a v6...at least race a mustang v6 or camero v6 or accord 24 valve v6!!
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Old 07-10-2011, 08:55 AM
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YES YES YES AND YES CEL IS ON!! I FINALLY got the readings lol
P0171 and P0174 the shop guy did say something about my maf but i didnt believe him....
anyways, i didnt mean to race civics but i wanted to see how bad my car was lol
anyways, Can i just buy one from ebay that fits? i really dont want to pay $400 from nissan dealer... serious when i can get a $60 for same results....or im completely off lol
please let me know~ thanks!
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Originally Posted by NewMaxx
YES YES YES AND YES CEL IS ON!! I FINALLY got the readings lol
P0171 and P0174 the shop guy did say something about my maf but i didnt believe him....
anyways, i didnt mean to race civics but i wanted to see how bad my car was lol
anyways, Can i just buy one from ebay that fits? i really dont want to pay $400 from nissan dealer... serious when i can get a $60 for same results....or im completely off lol
please let me know~ thanks!
Why not get this one and swap over the thermo
http://www.courtesyparts.com/mass-ai...-p-280270.html
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Old 07-10-2011, 09:32 AM
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i meant the sensor..... i dont think i need the meter... thanks though.
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Old 07-10-2011, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NewMaxx
i meant the sensor..... i dont think i need the meter... thanks though.
If I am reading you right, you are confusing the same thing. Mass Airflow Meter is a mass airflow sensor. Just different terminology.

Always buy Nissan Genuine for a MAF. Its a sensitive piece of equipment. That link he sent you had a genuine for 90 dollars! I paid 150 for mine.
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Old 07-10-2011, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cjandura
Why not get this one and swap over the thermo
http://www.courtesyparts.com/mass-ai...-p-280270.html
But he doesnt have to swap nothing because he is a 01 not a 02-03
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