Possible failing MAF?

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Nov 25, 2010 | 04:18 AM

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LOL the ice thing wasnt me Dan. D-Ryan was hitchin a ride on my thread.LOL

Nov 25, 2010 | 09:59 AM

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SO this is how yesterday went. Got home, started the bonnie up, let it sit until engine got warm, was busy cleaning out my truck when i heard the engine almost die. popped the hood on the bonnie, tapped on the MAF, engine almost died again. QUick trip up the street to Advanced Auto parts, New MAF, (138.99) Installed it in the parking lot, followed by 30 min test drive. No more stalling, surging or bucking. Im calling this one fixed.

Good to hear you fixed it.

Thanks for the ride in the thred!

I see the parts stores are kinda proud of that part! 90 dollar core charge!

Would like to see whats inside that thing, thay are rebuilding them.

During eng operation they really dont get hot. and they do have fresh air passing through to cool. I was thinking solder joints. The ice is sorta a "fire and ice" diagnostics.

Nov 29, 2010 | 03:13 PM

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If it stumbled when you tapped the MAF that'* a good indication the MAF is having issues. Unplug and drive. Remember to drive easy.

I disconnected my MAF to test it and my stalling problem stopped. However, Now it appears to be running a little hot. Is that normal?

Nov 29, 2010 | 03:25 PM

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Unplugging the MAF wont effect temp. By hot what are your saying for a temp?

Nov 29, 2010 | 03:29 PM

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yeah i noticed that when my vehicle is at a stop the temp will rise a little higher than normal. I am not sure if that would have something to do with it. I just replaced the thermostat and the air cooler elbows so I am not sure what it could be.

Nov 29, 2010 | 03:37 PM

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Check to make sure your fans are turning on.

Nov 29, 2010 | 03:42 PM

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Yes, I checked them and they are both turning on

Nov 29, 2010 | 04:42 PM

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As long as it'* not getting real hot, it'* normal. When you stop less air is going threw the radiator.

Nov 30, 2010 | 04:03 PM

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I was thinking solder joints. The ice is sorta a "fire and ice" diagnostics.

That'* why you can find Freeze-It or component cooler aerosol cans at your local electronics store. The flip side is to use a heat gun or a soldering iron (for individual components) to find the weak ones.

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