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chitowndad · 08-10-2008, 10:44 AM

IMHO - "idle hunting" is usually the MAF going bad. I had a similar symptom on my 1990's my Pathfinder. You can also start the car and gently tap the MAF tube with a screw driver. If the idle changes up or down it's the MAF. The simplest way is the find the CEL code from AutoZone. Replacing the MAF is really simple DIY.

Good luck.

-Steve

08-10-2008, 10:44 AM	#6
chitowndad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 379	IMHO - "idle hunting" is usually the MAF going bad. I had a similar symptom on my 1990's my Pathfinder. You can also start the car and gently tap the MAF tube with a screw driver. If the idle changes up or down it's the MAF. The simplest way is the find the CEL code from AutoZone. Replacing the MAF is really simple DIY. Good luck. -Steve __________________ 2001 Boxster S Desnorkled Pioneer Avic D3 JL Audio 6.5 inch subs (in the door) Pyramid 4 channel amp