Should I just replace it? It was like $80 for a remanufactured one so that's not bad. Airconditioning system improvement boosts airflow, fuse panel is easier to reach and. Not sure if the problem was/is thermostat based and hasn't happened again but I've been keeping it in a heated garage too. The car also spells trouble for another Chevrolet product, Vega. Swapped out about 10oz of mixed fluid with 10oz of pure, then tested coolant ratio and it said good to -35. Overheat within minutes of starting on a cold day. Fixed with new plugs and then wires when it happened again a few days later. I don't know if they could be contributing factors so I'll list them. I've had several other issues with it recently. This is my winter beater car that is also currently my only functioning car so my primary concern is not getting stuck on the side of the road, not gaining 1-2 MPG though that's a nice bonus. Regardless of whether there are any other signs of an issue, you should. I have not driven it around since the cleaning. The most common sign of mass air flow sensor failure is a lit-up check engine light. So now, since it's still not on, I don't know if that means I fixed it or not. It should be considered a high priority to fix, as the MAF sensor not reading properly can really make an impact on the performance of the vehicle. P0103: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit High Input. If there are any problems when you receive your MAF, just contact us within 1 week of receiving your MAF in the mail and we will either replace the MAF for you. P0102: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Low Input. P0101: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem. P0100: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit Malfunction.
#Mass air flow sensor problems chevy impala code
We will cover exactly what that means and potential fixes for it below. Here are a couple of others: A MAF sensor diagnostic trouble code (DTC) stored in your vehicle computer's memory. airflow to the engine by DESIGNING THE - drawing less power, reducing fan noise. Side note: the check engine light turned off on the way home from picking up the cleaner because of course it did. With the Chevy Impala, P0101 means the the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor has a Range/Performance problem. Now as we embark on a new century, we present this special issue. The car runs but still stutters a bit so I don't know if I need to replace it. There was no wetness elsewhere so I re-installed it. Sensor circuit issues, including loose connections, wiring or short circuits. I'm somewhat sure but not positive these were not there when I took it out. A contaminated air filter can restrict engine airflow, resulting in a rich. My sensor has three of the fine wires in it and a couple hours later each of the wires has a slight bump in the middle (the size of maybe a quarter drop of water). Got the sensor out and sprayed with the special cleaner. Mass Airflow Sensor 1999 2006 5 3L Chevy Silverado Sierra Tahoe Yukon Etc. Looking it up on Youtube it seemed like something I might actually be able to do. From this point on Ill refer to both oxygen sensors air/fuel ratio sensors. That being said.ĭiagnosis from a check engine light told me the problem was the MAF Sensor. 2006 chevy cobalt won t start just clicks.Please let me start with I'm pretty mechanically inept.