| FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? | |
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SpaceBar Aficionado
Name : Patrick Age : 38 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
| Subject: MAF Sensor cleaning Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:43 pm | |
| After i got the cam installed I put on the 3.3" pulley because the belt wouldn't fit around the 3.5". I don't have the headers on yet either.
Just got an aeroforce scanner and I was getting around 7* of knock at about 80% throttle. I was getting between 1-3* in low throttle.
I used some electronic cleaner today on the MAF sensor. Went for a few runs after I did it and I'm not getting any knock under light throttle anymore. I'm only getting between 2-3* at around the 80% throttle now.
Its the same temperature as it was earlier. I did the other scans about an hour before it.
Does that make any sense to you guys?
It also did a surging thing before when I was stopped or just started it. It didn't do it all the time but it usually did it at least once each drive. I didn't get that either. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:52 pm | |
| Possible, imo. Did you fill up with gas before the 2nd scan? Just to be sure, do another scan in a day or two. If the results are consistent, I'd say it was the MAF. Have you tuned for the cam yet? _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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SpaceBar Aficionado
Name : Patrick Age : 38 Location : Quincy, MA Joined : 2007-04-08 Post Count : 1199 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Sun Jul 15, 2007 6:05 pm | |
| - AA wrote:
- Possible, imo. Did you fill up with gas before the 2nd scan? Just to be sure, do another scan in a day or two. If the results are consistent, I'd say it was the MAF. Have you tuned for the cam yet?
I have the same gas as the scans before it. I filled up a couple days ago. I was cleaning the MAF because I read it was supposed to help with the surging. I haven't tuned for the cam yet. I'm getting the headers put in next week and then Derek is going to tune the car when he gets back from vacation. All the scans I've done until after I cleaned the MAF had bad KR issues. I'll do some more tonight and tomorrow and I'll see how they are. | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: P0102 Code, Mass Air Flow sensor/or connector is whacked Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:27 am | |
| on my LS1M i normally see at least 260ish Horepower, now i see 222 ......... basically my MAF doesn't exist....... my car idle's sorta funny....... my teacher said that if i unplug my MAF that my PCM will use the TPS........... i ordered a new connector for my MAF since that is my issue........ ALSO i will be buyin MAF cleaner........ so BASICALLY..... is it normal to lose power with my MAF being lame? | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:42 am | |
| yes, with the MAF gone your pcm will go into limp mode. try a good cleaning before you replace it. _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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ibmoses Aficionado
Name : Bert Location : North Alabama Joined : 2008-02-03 Post Count : 1701 Merit : 32
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:16 am | |
| - 98riviera98 wrote:
- on my LS1M i normally see at least 260ish Horepower, now i see 222 ......... basically my MAF doesn't exist....... my car idle's sorta funny....... my teacher said that if i unplug my MAF that my PCM will use the TPS........... i ordered a new connector for my MAF since that is my issue........ ALSO i will be buyin MAF cleaner........
so BASICALLY..... is it normal to lose power with my MAF being lame? Do the wires have to be cut/spliced to replace the MAF connector? Bert | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:26 pm | |
| - ibmoses wrote:
Do the wires have to be cut/spliced to replace the MAF connector?
Bert YES THEY DO!!!!!! | |
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98riv Moderator
Location : USA Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 995 Merit : 30
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:01 pm | |
| Are you sure that it isn't the maf that is bad? I would try to clean it first and then see if it needs replacing. Also, the horsepower numbers aren't that accurate on the LS1m. It is a cool little feature though. _________________ 1998 Supercharged Riviera - Custom CAI, Alpine spx-13ref, Infinity 6x9's, Alpine 4 Channel Amp, Kicker KX3, Silverstars, STB, Hawk Brake Pads, Monroe Air Shocks, KYB GR2
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:02 pm | |
| Considering that I've seen gains and losses of 10 WHP on the dyno just form tweaking the MAFF table, I can believe a substantial loss could occur if your MAF sensor wasn't communicating at all with the PCM. Even more so with mods than in a stock car. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:32 pm | |
| You should NOT go WOT without the MAF unless you have extensively tuned your VE table.
If you unplug the MAF does it run any differently than when it's plugged in? | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:04 am | |
| - deekster_caddy wrote:
- You should NOT go WOT without the MAF unless you have extensively tuned your VE table.
If you unplug the MAF does it run any differently than when it's plugged in? Bingo YOU WIN! i have my MAF unplugged so my PCM doesnt commit suicide.......... it runs rougher with the MAF plugged in unplugged it still scares me to drive... nope my VE table isnt tuned. | |
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BillBoost37 Junkie
Location : Enfield CT Joined : 2007-11-28 Post Count : 769 Merit : 26
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:14 am | |
| Righto.. when you are missing the maf sensor your car doesn't hit GM's version of limp mode. That's actually something different. The PCM reverts to the VE table to base the airflow off the expectations from other sensors and values.
A tuned VE table is a great thing. Really changes the way the motor runs with and without the sensor being unplugged. . | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:15 am | |
| - BillBoost37 wrote:
- Righto.. when you are missing the maf sensor your car doesn't hit GM's version of limp mode. That's actually something different. The PCM reverts to the VE table to base the airflow off the expectations from other sensors and values.
A tuned VE table is a great thing. Really changes the way the motor runs with and without the sensor being unplugged. . i will be talking with my tuner | |
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54_nailhead Enthusiast
Name : Luke Age : 48 Location : Waconia, MN Joined : 2007-06-15 Post Count : 126 Merit : 3
| Subject: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:31 pm | |
| SES light was coming on in my car and mechanic said the code was for the mass airflow sensor. I'm picking up a replaecement tomorrow but will it hurt the car at all to drive it if it goes out completely between now and when the new one gets put on? | |
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96RivSCMI Enthusiast
Name : Kenon Age : 39 Location : Wright City, MO Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 123 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:46 pm | |
| It will still run, but you should not go WOT. Your PCM reverts to other sensors to run your engine.
Have you tried cleaning your MAF? | |
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54_nailhead Enthusiast
Name : Luke Age : 48 Location : Waconia, MN Joined : 2007-06-15 Post Count : 126 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:52 pm | |
| Haven't tried cleaning the MAF. No WOT either, just driving back and forth to work... | |
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98RIV7777 Fanatic
Name : Anthony Age : 37 Location : Niagara Falls, NY Joined : 2008-06-01 Post Count : 274 Merit : 1
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:51 pm | |
| Ya, definately try cleaning it first, because they are not cheap | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:24 am | |
| - 54_nailhead wrote:
- SES light was coming on in my car and mechanic said the code was for the mass airflow sensor. I'm picking up a replaecement tomorrow but will it hurt the car at all to drive it if it goes out completely between now and when the new one gets put on?
it must be a minnesota thing......... i replaced my wire going from my MAF connector to the PCM....... it worked | |
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dreww Junkie
Location : Dallas Joined : 2007-04-10 Post Count : 851 Merit : 9
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:36 pm | |
| - 54_nailhead wrote:
- Haven't tried cleaning the MAF. No WOT either, just driving back and forth to work...
going WOT is cleaning the MAF. | |
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54_nailhead Enthusiast
Name : Luke Age : 48 Location : Waconia, MN Joined : 2007-06-15 Post Count : 126 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:17 pm | |
| I know new ones aren't cheap, picked up a used one and it's fine now. | |
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1998 Riv Expert
Name : Dave Age : 64 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:46 pm | |
| Glad to hear the repl sensor solved the problem. If you saved the old sensor, you should try cleaning it with CRC sensor/electronics spray cleaner, and swapping it back to test. Could have been just dirty, worth checking it out. | |
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54_nailhead Enthusiast
Name : Luke Age : 48 Location : Waconia, MN Joined : 2007-06-15 Post Count : 126 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:25 pm | |
| I thouht about that but the mechanic kept it. I'll probably get some of that and keep on hand just in case since the one that's in there now is used. | |
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98RIV7777 Fanatic
Name : Anthony Age : 37 Location : Niagara Falls, NY Joined : 2008-06-01 Post Count : 274 Merit : 1
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:09 am | |
| Hopefully he didnt just clean yours and lie about changing it. There are alot of mechanics that do those kinds of things to people sadly | |
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54_nailhead Enthusiast
Name : Luke Age : 48 Location : Waconia, MN Joined : 2007-06-15 Post Count : 126 Merit : 3
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:38 pm | |
| I was right there when he changed it. Actually I picked up the used one for him and took it to his shop, the place that had it was on my way home from work. | |
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98RIV7777 Fanatic
Name : Anthony Age : 37 Location : Niagara Falls, NY Joined : 2008-06-01 Post Count : 274 Merit : 1
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Issues? Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:04 pm | |
| oh thats good, but why didnt you just try cleaning it first, did you get a really good deal on it? | |
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