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Old 09-04-2003, 10:21 PM
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Okay so i recored how many times the SES light flashed, it did its diagnostic test 3
times then follwed by the code. SES flashed 3 times, paused then flashed 4 times.
it repeated this 3 times, then it flashed the diagnotic code 3 times then repeated the same error code as above. What does SES flashing 3 times pause then 4 times mean? Does that mean code 34: MAF sensor-voltage too low ?
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Are you having driveability problems? The code means that the PCM is not getting the MAF signal.
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It doesnt idel evenly, and gets poor mileag like around 185 miles per full tank...
And when its in park if i rev it up to around 2000 rpm it starts to miss fire really loudly , then when i release the gas peadle it back fires
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There ya go. Check the wiring first. Make sure the sensor is plugged in. From there it'* PROBABLY a Maf sensor.
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How much American or Canadian should i expect to pay for a new MAF, and if i buy one how do i install it
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The Maf is in the Throttle body. It'* the little black square plate just above the TPS. Should be 3 screws. The last I heard they were about 80 bucks Yankee.
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thanks alot! im gunna buy one tomorrow
It think this should help my backfire/un even ideling/poor gas mileage since it plays a huge role in fuel delivery.
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so that is a code 34 then right 3 flashes pause then 4 flashes
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12 three times, the 3 pause 4 three times, then 12 three times, repeat. Code 12 handshake, code 34. Matches your symptoms. Sounds good to me. Still could be a wire or PCM, but not likely.
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i unhooked the MAF then started the car SES stayed on it and stuggled to run. I hooked it up fired it up it ran better..not evenly and the ses went out. So i dont think its wiring.


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