runs better with maf unplugged
#1
runs better with maf unplugged
I have 2001 3.8 engine...95,000
Iv been reading up on this and saw a few similar issues and I'm still trying to figure this out.
It will shift fine until it gets warm/10 miles of driving.. it will start to shift erratically and wine. its shifts erratically at about 3 mph and 18 mph then it will smooth out.
I will cut the car off, pop the hood unplug the maf sensor and the problem will go away...even if i plug the maf in right away after, it takes some time to come back.
Iv been through three maf sensors, cleaned the throttle, idle air etc, changed trans fluid and filter, checked fuel pressure and regulator...with no change.
I have a p0420 code but that's it.
I'm starting to think maybe the pcm is bad.
Iv been reading up on this and saw a few similar issues and I'm still trying to figure this out.
It will shift fine until it gets warm/10 miles of driving.. it will start to shift erratically and wine. its shifts erratically at about 3 mph and 18 mph then it will smooth out.
I will cut the car off, pop the hood unplug the maf sensor and the problem will go away...even if i plug the maf in right away after, it takes some time to come back.
Iv been through three maf sensors, cleaned the throttle, idle air etc, changed trans fluid and filter, checked fuel pressure and regulator...with no change.
I have a p0420 code but that's it.
I'm starting to think maybe the pcm is bad.
#4
I disconnected battery and just drove it to school..no time to see if that worked yet...
I have a P0420..and the maf low circuit code only when I unplug the maf of course..thats all, no freeze frame data.
When you say continuity would i check the leads in the maf plug?
I have a P0420..and the maf low circuit code only when I unplug the maf of course..thats all, no freeze frame data.
When you say continuity would i check the leads in the maf plug?
#7
Near Chicago...so I just put multimeter probe into maf plug and one in the other ..example one probe in the far right and one in the middle..and then check middle with far right left...
Just making sure and should battery be disconnected?
Just making sure and should battery be disconnected?
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#9
yes factory cat..if cat was plugged it would probably perform this way, whether maf connected or disconnected.. even when cold...maybe I'm wrong...
I guess I may need to drive it with maf unplugged for a while, to see if it comes back even when unplugged.
I guess I may need to drive it with maf unplugged for a while, to see if it comes back even when unplugged.
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Could be caused by a bad MAF, those engines we crazy for MAF problems. Tap on it with a screwdriver with the engine running and see if it acts up. Replace it if it does. I also would check into the 420 code. Does the converter rattle? If the catalyst is moving around, and intermintly causing problems too. Most of the time its a bad MAF, and old converter that is no longer working within the tight epa specs. Hope this helps!!
#12
Use an Oscilloscope to properly identify if your MAF is the issue. You can google the test and there are a few places that will give you a "walkthrough" on it. The connector can also be the problem... you may find that the break/corrosion in the wire is not right at the connector either, but as far back the leads as 12"s!! Moisture can "creep" up the leads and corrode the wire that far back. Just something to look for..
#13
The converter doesn't rattle...
When I first bought the car it had a bad maf and had a maf code, I would tap on it and the engine would stumble.. I immediately replaced it
- I replaced it with a aftermarket unit (bwd)..it would idle funny at start up and have same problem as now.
-I got a new car-done brand maf..same as exact problem as now
- Now I have a used oem maf..as my gas mileage is steadily getting better the stumbling problem is still the same.
So I'm really going to have to look into the Oscilloscope test and testing the maf wiring..
Its just crazy before it gets warm it runs good ..great pickup and everything.
Ill let you guys know what I come up with, Thanks.
When I first bought the car it had a bad maf and had a maf code, I would tap on it and the engine would stumble.. I immediately replaced it
- I replaced it with a aftermarket unit (bwd)..it would idle funny at start up and have same problem as now.
-I got a new car-done brand maf..same as exact problem as now
- Now I have a used oem maf..as my gas mileage is steadily getting better the stumbling problem is still the same.
So I'm really going to have to look into the Oscilloscope test and testing the maf wiring..
Its just crazy before it gets warm it runs good ..great pickup and everything.
Ill let you guys know what I come up with, Thanks.
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UPDATE...Drove it today until it got warm...started to do the same thing..disconnected maf..and ran exactly the same...Wow....That's crazy but Maybe I know where my problem is..I'll still do the maf test though.
I'm almost sure its trans related..maybe trans pump.. at this point because it starts to whine.. simultaneously.
Thanks for all your help thus far...
I'm almost sure its trans related..maybe trans pump.. at this point because it starts to whine.. simultaneously.
Thanks for all your help thus far...
#17
Thanks