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ichiro75 · 11-11-2007, 12:44 PM

I am not sure if they are related but it could be since MAF is suppose send signal to the engine for the proper air/fuel ratio. Removing the snorkel will probably alter the amount of air (oxygen) entering the engine. In an ideal situation, the MAF sensor should detect the change in air flow and send the signal to reallocate the ratio to the engine. My best advice for you is to clean the MAF sensor with (very easy DIY) before you spend $500 for the dealer to replace it. I'd say unless your MAF sensor is totally gone, cleaning it helps 8 out of 10 times.

My Experience:
When I bought my car at the end of September, the dealer replaced the MAF sensor due to erratic idling. I had no problem with the car until after I desnorkled the car about 10 days ago. The erractic idling problem came back again (once) but it went away after I cleaned the MAF sensor. So basically I am not sure if it is related but cleaning it should be your first step. :dance:

11-11-2007, 12:44 PM	#6
ichiro75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 58	MAF and Desnorkle I am not sure if they are related but it could be since MAF is suppose send signal to the engine for the proper air/fuel ratio. Removing the snorkel will probably alter the amount of air (oxygen) entering the engine. In an ideal situation, the MAF sensor should detect the change in air flow and send the signal to reallocate the ratio to the engine. My best advice for you is to clean the MAF sensor with (very easy DIY) before you spend $500 for the dealer to replace it. I'd say unless your MAF sensor is totally gone, cleaning it helps 8 out of 10 times. My Experience: When I bought my car at the end of September, the dealer replaced the MAF sensor due to erratic idling. I had no problem with the car until after I desnorkled the car about 10 days ago. The erractic idling problem came back again (once) but it went away after I cleaned the MAF sensor. So basically I am not sure if it is related but cleaning it should be your first step. :dance: