Hey guys. It has been a while. I need some advice. My car wont start up. The engine cranks but it does not sustain. The computer indicates a mass flow sensor problem. Any advice?

thanks,

akg

 

If the mass flow is bad and will not allow the car to start and you unplug it the car should start.

 

Could you please tell me where its located so I can pull it out?

Thanks,

akg

 

It is connected to the air box filter housing, on the drivers side. Electrical plug is right on top of the meter. Looks like this:
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...category_id/10

 

be advised that your fuel mileage will be affected and I am sure you will start 'throwing' additional codes. replace the MAF ASAP. CRC makes a product that 'cleans' the MAF although I doubt it would bring life back to your present MAF. It is a good product to prophylactically clean your MAF annually.

r

 

hey....

I had my dad pull the maf out as i am out of the country. It still didnt start up. Do you think it is the Electronic throttle control module? If so is it still covered under warranty....my car is a 99.....can someone use the vin to check for me?

 

If it was the throttle body there would be codes stored for the ETM.

 

any suggestions what it may be?

thanks guys!

 

The basics need to be checked. Fuel,spark, injector pulse.

 

So you think it might throw an maf code even if its not the maf?

thanks

akg

 

A vacuum leak will throw a MAF code as well.

 

will a vacuum leak affect the car starting up?

 

Not really. But ti will throw a code.

 

Yeah I agree. You should be replacing the mass air flow sensor immediately. I had a similar problem before and I did not replace it for about 3 months then there was some knocking, pinging, stalling and shuddering of the car.. really bad..