MAF problem






xxiiiliv

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LML with a Banks air intake with dry filter A couple months ago, got a MAF code, so, Wednesday I replaced MAF sensor. Pretty sure I checked fit, etc. code came back. Any ideas what to check next ? Ive had the Banks for over a year with no problems. Filter is clean
 
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Need a lot more info than that to make a proper diagnosis.Given the info here,the only thing I could say is to make sure there are no air leaks downstream from the MAF,or between the filter and the MAF
 

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Could be defective sensor. Seen that happen many times with new parts. Warranty it out or check it with a scanner to see if its within specs.
 

xxiiiliv

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Need a lot more info than that to make a proper diagnosis.Given the info here,the only thing I could say is to make sure there are no air leaks downstream from the MAF,or between the filter and the MAF
I think this is/was the problem. No codes so far today
 

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It can take several miles of driving for the system to detect the problem again after its been reset. It may still throw the code at some point.
 

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if ya dont have the right scanner to verify, warranty the sensor. It could be defective and ya got nothing to lose by trying that.
 

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I just replaced that in the wife’s Ford, then a few others because it kept throwing codes. Turns out it was a leaking intake manifold gasket. HTH.
 

JR3

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I understand a PO101 code is a common issue with aftermarket cold air intakes.
A lot of suggestions are to check for intake leaks, clean MAF, faulty MAF.

Probably a few months ago, While driving, I had a CEL light come on after installing a dry CAI on my 06 5.3 Burb.
CEL Light went off on the next drive. No drivability issues at all.

I did a code scan the other day just to check something else and I had a PO101 code. No CEL light though.
I cleared it and the truck still runs the same. I'll scan it again in a week or so to see if it is stored or gone away.
 

xxiiiliv

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It’s odd. No drivability issues at all. Good gas mileage, etc. took it in to have it checked. Everything is good. He checked for leaks and found none. Oh well
 

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Whats the specific code its showing?
 

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Wow I got a dodge dart and it says p0304..
Bank 4 on mine I change spark plug and coil still gets code sometimes it goes off and on. But when it's on CEL car shakes in low rpm but normal on high. After I get to a store l. I go inside and when I come out turn car on, it's not shaking no more but CEL is still on. Another $1k-$1500.. job, damn..
 

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Wow I got a dodge dart and it says p0304..
Bank 4 on mine I change spark plug and coil still gets code sometimes it goes off and on. But when it's on CEL car shakes in low rpm but normal on high. After I get to a store l. I go inside and when I come out turn car on, it's not shaking no more but CEL is still on. Another $1k-$1500.. job, damn..
Could be injector
 

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Did you check it with a proper scanner that can give real time data? Not just a basic code reader.
 

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So that would be a “no” then.