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Old 09-08-2006, 01:04 AM
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i got a 91 LX 5.0 and my question is my car smells like gasoline and i was told it was my map sensor that was badd how would i know if it is there is no check engine light??
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Old 09-08-2006, 01:09 AM
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Only way to tell if a map sensor is bad is using a scope to check the wave length and shape and all that crap. Who told you it was bad? Also on a 91 your map sensor is a barometric sensor so it really wouldn't cause you to have a real problem like running rich.
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Old 09-08-2006, 01:12 AM
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well my mechanic told me my car smells like gas so i should change it idk if thats rite
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Old 09-08-2006, 05:10 PM
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is it hard to change or wat should i do?
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Old 09-08-2006, 05:13 PM
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your car is supposed to smell like Raw Fuel!

That's what makes it the beast it is
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pull the codes first
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Old 09-08-2006, 05:21 PM
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i cant pass inspection
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