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I think you misheard somebody referring to a MAF sensor. This stands for Mass Air-Flow sensor.
The answer is yes it could, conceivably, but from what I've heard it usually will just make the car go into "limp home" mode. As the car's ECU does not know how much air is getting into the engine, it does not know how much fuel to provide. Thus it has three options if the sensor is broken:
1 Guess. (not a good way to design it as the engine may run too rich and cause pollution)
2 Give up. (i.e. shut the engine off)
3 Play it safe. (Provide just enough fuel to get the car going. Most modern cars are designed this way: a light will come up on the dashboard and the car will go into "limp home" mode)
That's what usually happens.
What else can I help you with?
Could a bad crankshaft positioning sensor make a 1997 Chevy blazer die while driving?
yes, and it will also make it sporadically not want to start.
Does a bad ABS sensor make a loud humming noise while driving down the road?
No. The loud humming noise could be a wheel bearing going bad and it could damage the ABS sensor if allowed to continue.
Your 93 buick regal custom 3800 shuts off while driving what could be the problem?
It actually could be some type of sensor such as the o2 sensor. Having a fried sensor can actually send mixed signals to your ecu which will make the car die or shut off.
Would a IAC sensor make a car stall while driving?
When driving the IAC does not do anything because the car is not at an idle
What would make a 1997 buick lesabre turn off while driving?
mass air flow sensor
Would the throttle position sensor make the car shut off while you are driving?
toyota mr 2
What would make a humming or grinding sound when im inside the car driving but cant be heard on the outside?
if its while your driving it could be wheel bearings
Is there a way to make driving safe?
Driving is already insanely safe. To make driving safer, we could ban radios while driving. Text messages and phones could also be banned. A maximum speed limit of 25 mph could be enforced. Helmets could also be required, as well as a 5 hour per day maximum driving allotment. All this could increase our safety by a very small amount.
Can a bad speed sensor make your car shut off while driving?
Yes, a faulty speed sensor can cause your car to shut off while driving. The speed sensor plays a crucial role in providing the engine control unit (ECU) with information about the vehicle's speed, which is necessary for proper engine and transmission management. If the sensor fails or provides incorrect data, it can lead to erratic engine behavior, including stalling or shutting down. However, other issues could also cause similar symptoms, so it's essential to diagnose the problem accurately.
Why does a 1992 dodge stealth overheats while driving sixty?
check you water (coolant) level, make sure thermostat is working, radiator leaks, sensor problem
Is the driving test easy?
I think driving test differs from one state to another so, some may be difficult while other could be easy. Just make sure you relax while taking your driving test -- that will help you pass it.
Why would my car stop running while driving and will not start back up?
Not knowing the year, make or model, I can only make a few suggestions, it could be a bad fuel pump, ran out of gasoline, broken timing belt, bad crank sensor or a dead battery because of alternator failure.
