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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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My Check engine light came on a few days ago.
I went and had the codes read, and it said my MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor)
was bad. I replaced it and had the codes reset.
so tonight, I'm driving home and my check engine light came back on.
Do these things all fall apart at once!?! I'm going to have the codes read again tomorrow. I'll keep you posted.
Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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What was the exact trouble code you got about the MAF sensor? If you get the same code then the problem wasn't the MAF.
Old Nov 26, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Please keep us posted on what happens, this may help others that get the same problem.
Old Nov 26, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Usually when a sensor throws a code, it's because it's working. Parts stores make a killing convincing people that the codes are the problem and not the key to the problem. What was the code?
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RyansQuick6
Usually when a sensor throws a code, it's because it's working. Parts stores make a killing convincing people that the codes are the problem and not the key to the problem.
+1 .
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