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Yes, but not very well. The MAF provides a critical set of data to the computer for its calculations of proper engine timing, air-fuel mixtures, and all the other stuff it does in controlling the engine.
Best to clean it, test it, and replace (only if necessary).
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What will a bad mass air flow sensor cause?
What will a bad mass air flow sensor cause? Mass Air flow sensor regulates amount of air coming in to the amount of fuel being used. If this sensor is bad you would have either a overly rich or lean fuel condition. Check the fuel pump as mass air flow sensor has no moving parts and rarely goes out.
How do you know when the mass air flow sensor is bad?
When the mass air flow sensor is bad you will have a rich smell in you car. Additionally, your car will consume more gas as you drive it.
What are signs of a faulty mass air flow sensor in my 94 grand marquis?
Rough Start, Low power will feel like car is starving for fuel. Unplug the mass air flow sensor and start car it should go to default mode and if it runs fine you have a bad mass air flow sensor.
Bad mass air flow sensor 2g eclipse?
Replace part, clear code and you are done!
If the air mass flow sensor is bad what will happen?
the engine will start up and run for a few seconds then quit
What are symptoms of a defective mass air flow sensor?
Bad idle, hesitation on acceleration, DEcreased performance and gas mileage.
What happens when a 2000 VW mass air flow sensor goes bad?
your turbo wont work, ie loss of power etc.
Would a mass air flow sensor on a 99 cadillac deville stop the engine from running?
A bad Mass airflow sensor - on any GM vehicle that is equipped with one - will DEFINITELY stop the engine from running.
What are the signs of a bad mass air flow sensor for a 1996 Nissan maxima?
Bad gas mileage. Car studders or shuts off at stop or turns. Black smoke.
What will cause a 1997 mercury grand marquis gs starting problems?
mass air flow sensor, O2 sensors, bad fuel pump
Why wont your 91 300zx go above 2500 rpm?
run ecu codes, your Mass Air Flow Sensor is probablly bad or dirty
What cause rpm to stick and car to jerk and die?
Type your answer here... Your Mass Air FLow sensor might need to be replaced, its going bad.
