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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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Um is it safe to drive in this condition

alright so my MAF is blown just like i though. it is def in limp mode and i cant rev the car past 2500 before it just lags and drops down to idle..

the dealership is about 10 miles away.. can i safely drive the car to the dealership to get the part..

the car bucks and shimmies like it would at fuel cut-off near 6600rpm its just doing it at 2500.. so ?
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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i drove my car 25 miles to my shop and drove it back without an MAF. I took the freeway and couldnt break 55mph but my car seems okay.
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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was yours doing the same thing as myn is.. could you rev it over 2500? just so i make sure its the MAF
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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You'll be fine. dont worry about how far you drive.
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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stop being a puss. did you check the VIAS? you will be fine driving until you change it. i hope you are planning on replacing it yourself
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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reaplacing the MAF.. yes its not hard to change unless they have to program the stupid computer with it? its just a swap out type thing.. plug and play right?
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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change the maf. unplug the -ve bat terminal. it will be fine. or just drive it after replacing the maf, and the SES light will go away after 300 miles or so...
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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sweet.. i cant wait till i ahve my power back..

will they have the MAF instock at the dealership? or do you think they will have to order it?
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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They should have it in stock but why not just call them beofre you go and make sure?
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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pick up the phone.. ahhhh im j/k, i was planning on calling, and maybe since were buying a car from them in 2 days they will give it to me.. HAHA nissan give somthing away to keep a customer happy lol.. what was i thinking
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