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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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anybody know what this means i've replaced the maf twice and cleaned all the connections and everything, i'm really in distress trying to fix it. but idk what the deal is so if you have any advice i would greatly appreciate
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Is the car running real crappy? If so my buddy has this problem on his nova and can't seem to figure out either. If you find something out on the side please post up! Good luck man.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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yeah mpg went to ****, and its hesitating when you hit the accelerator. i'll let u know if i find anything out tho
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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do you smell gas ? near the exhaust
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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nope.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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got this from another site
"P0102 MAF Low Frequency
Page 6-1416 of 2K manual

This DTC is set when PCM reads too low an airflow thru MAF as based on information from other sensors, and is set when engine is running, battery is charged (greater than 8 volts), and the MAF shows less than 10Hz for more than 1 second, on the second consecutive occurance. Both these codes will clear after 3 NON- consecutive aperance of the above conditions.

First inspect for a vacuum leak, a PCV leak, a bad PCV valve, dipstick or oil cap not tight.

1. Inspect all MAF and PCM connections for debris or damage.

2, With engine idling, and a scan tool, confirm MAF is below 10Hz. If so, check ENG SEN fuse, and then confirm for 5V at MAF signal wire and ground. If OK, continue below. IF MAF is above 10Hz, there has got to be an intake of unmetered air - see above, and also inspect ALL intake components.

3. Check for all continuity on MAF wiring between PCM and also to grounds, as indicated by schematics.

4. Replace MAF sensor."

My guess would be a ground coming a little loose, or vacuum leak
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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yeah i'll get on that asap. thanks for the info
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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sounds more like a vacuum leak
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Under the hood there is a fuse.

It is called ENG SEN on the front (towards the headlight) fuse block.
It is a small 20 AMP, it is most likely blown.

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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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I am having the same problem in my Nova tell me what you find out. What do you have done to the car?
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyler @ Pavlock
Under the hood there is a fuse.

It is called ENG SEN on the front (towards the headlight) fuse block.
It is a small 20 AMP, it is most likely blown.

Tyler
Any time I've seen that fuse blown the car will not run. Is there different scenarios?
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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my car did the same thing all it turned out to be was the fuse... after my wife pointed it out....
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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hey mysticbird you figure what was wrong yet???
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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yeah man I wnat to know if we helped fix it mayne
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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yeah it ended up being a vacuum hose. cost me 2 bux at Autozone.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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nevermind i got the codes erased and it ran with out the ses light till i turned it off then when i went to get groceries it turned back on again same damn code. i'm gonna take a look at that sensor in the morning fixing the vacuum hose did help out alot tho.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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Okay figure anything out yet?
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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alright fellas i think i finally fixed it the eng sen fuse has been replaced and theres no more codes or ses light. i'll keep yall updated on its status.

thanks every1 for all the advice and tips i really couldnt have done it without ya
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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If you are sure there are no vacum leaks then replace the pigtail to the maf sensor. trust me
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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I did both and I am still having trouble it is like the MAF only reads half of what it previously did.
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