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Old 07-12-2013, 03:04 PM   #1
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MAF's are not cheap, and rarely cause flashing CEL's, in fact the car can run just fine with it unplugged; I would not be throwing parts at the car until you confirm what exactly is causing the codes.
I tried unplugging mine to see if it would make a difference and the car wouldn't even start.
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Old 07-12-2013, 06:25 PM   #2
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I think your cams have jumped timing. Big issues, good luck, don't plan a vacation any time soon.
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Old 07-13-2013, 06:36 AM   #3
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I think your cams have jumped timing. Big issues, good luck, don't plan a vacation any time soon.
THen why would it run fine before disconnecting the battery?
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I tried unplugging mine to see if it would make a difference and the car wouldn't even start.
Very unusual as the MAF does very little below about 2,500 to 3,000 RPM.........
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