How To Tell If Your Mass Air Flow Sensor Is Bad On Your Car

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Auto repair shops hate this video. If your check engine light is on you could have a bad mass air flow sensor. MAKE SURE YOUR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR IS CLEAN BEFORE PERFORMING! You might also like watching • Why Does My Car Start ...
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@leokimvideo 11 месяцев назад

So extremely rare to see on RU-vid someone explain something without the fluff and unnecessary drama to make you watch a 10 min video. Give this man a GOLD RU-vid play button NOW. But the sad fact is RU-vid reward those who game the system, weird isn't it.

@bennygreene1421 10 месяцев назад

My first step is clean the throttle body and plate. I have no doubt this can cause the sticky acceleration. Throttle body spray cleaner is not real pricy

@Poopsticle_256 10 месяцев назад

Agree, always like finding simple little videos like this that give me a gist of what to do. Though, in some instances, longer, more drawn out *tutorials* can be appreciated

@TomWis-747 4 месяца назад

ABSOLUTELY. Straight to the point.

@keithmorrison6176 2 месяца назад

i can say i learn from this guy he is rare alright.

@JackStrap-dx5gf 2 месяца назад

Unfortunately, it's not true. Like so much youtube. Now, 20 people watch this and make their own videos, creating more bull 💩

@devinsmith4713 6 лет назад

I'm gonna be 100% honest and say that I figured pulling the cord on a sensor in general would stop the engine anyway. So I walked outside all skeptical, started my truck, pulled the cord and the thing kept running. You win. Thanks.

@samuellanda7701 2 года назад

I'm going outside.... 🤣lmao

@SamSam-on8dt 2 года назад

The same here i tried on the 2008 suburban unplugged the car kept running. I bought a new maf sensor installed it unplugged the car kept running. 🤔🤔🤔i wonder do you do this on a cold engine or hot.

@darkmonkeynuada4372 2 года назад

@@SamSam-on8dt each car work different most of the cars will keep running other dont...if your car keep running BUT you got all the loss power back and I mean like no issues then provably it is bad / bad groud or broken wire must see wire near connector 🖖🏿

@CROFTY71 2 года назад

Hey Paul you shouldn't be putting videos like that's up a lot of people will be wasting a lot of of money. I don't know if you're a mechanic. That's not how you test an air flow sensor

@whatisdreup2 2 года назад

Just came back from my garage 😂 my car kept running sooo? New maf sensor I guess

@kiethj7 2 года назад

I have been trying to figure out what was wrong with my wife's Malibu for months. Came across this and I will be damned. Changed MAF sensor on 2011 Malibu and now it's purring. No engine codes. God bless you for helping discover the fix and for helping me save money.

@payparallel Год назад

Short and straight to the point. No fluff. Thanks

@tsunami770 9 месяцев назад

That is how you do it. No stories, no wasting time. To the point! Thank you... Like has been earned.

@karenmahan6180 Год назад

Thank you a million times for this vid. My 2004 F250 5.4, bought new, was having issues losing power uphill and under load at 85K mileage. Took it to four mechanics over the last 1.5 years. No one could figure it out. One told me the truck's engine wasn't powerful enough and that's just the way it was built. Not! I've driven and towed with this truck since 2004 and never before had this problem. The most recent mechanic at a Ford dealer said it was the transmission and wanted to take me down that rabbit hole but I intuitively knew that wasn't the problem. I had already taken it to a good transmission specialist and he found nothing wrong with the transmission. But, then I found your vid and, sure enough, the sensor was bad! $140 cost to replace and I am now driving with no power loss and ability to tow my horse trailer up hill on the Interstate beautifully. Just as it was built to do!

@KatJaguar1122 3 месяца назад

That’s awesome. Amazing.

@keithmorrison6176 2 месяца назад

my mechanic told me my cam is broken on my ram and said a used engine would be better, so much bullshit from these highway robbers.

@jwillzcommonsence8870 2 месяца назад

Dang you found the solution, an still got screwed for 140 ! They cost only 22- 50 dollars great tho

@ChuyPamelaVelka 28 дней назад

@@jwillzcommonsence8870maybe if you get aftermarket BS. I ordered a Duralast and it came all mismanufactured and in horrible condition for $99.....I ordered the FACTORY OEM mass air sensor directly from Mitsubishi for $150 and it came in PERFECT matching condition and my car now runs much much much better, almost like new...... 244,000 miles on it!

@Cmoney860 2 дня назад

Who's the know-it-all true dummshid? ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️@@jwillzcommonsence8870 A genuine MAF sensor should almost always be a dealer part or if you can find a genuine, OEM one online somewhere else for a bit cheaper and they always are a bit expensive. As the man said, $140 sounds right. Mine was $118. I imagine if the rest of us got one of the most vital parts for our vehicle at Kmart, or Temu or where ever it is you shop, we would have got it for 20 bucks also. You left that comment thinking "these people are idiots" and looks like you're the real genius here, no doubt. I wonder where that sensor of yours, the new one, wonder where it was made. Wonder what's the brand? Don't bother. No brand Ebay shid, made in Taiwan, most likely, or dare I say, China.....? You're a winner today!!! Reply back to discover what you've won and how to claim your prize!!

@edwinhernandez9276 3 года назад

Another secret that Dealership auto mechanics dont want you too know . Thank you !!! 👍👍👍👍👍

@lhebernard6607 3 года назад

You saved me from headaches. I thought my transmission was the problem, the dealer told me I needed a new fuel pump, and my brother said I needed a tuneup. After watching your video I tried it out on my car, found out it was the MAF sensor, ordered it and my car works like a new one. Thanks!!

@richdriver9322 2 года назад

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@creolecajun7750 2 года назад

The dealerships will scam the scrap out of u

@Gawddess 2 года назад

Did u install it yourself?

@jimmyfale6370 2 года назад

Does this work for all cars

@avery214j 2 года назад

Also unplugging the mass air flow sensor while the car is running on some cars will cause the car to go into a test mode and then u may have to see a mechanic to get out of test mode

@ericchadwick2635 6 лет назад

Told exactly what I needed to know and took less than 2 minutes to do it. Bravo sir.

@arthardwick 8 месяцев назад

Wow..! tried exactly what you said step by step.. it fixed the car, I couldn't believe it at first. so we tried the experiment again, same result-- this repair saved us hundreds!! Thank you for taking the time to post this video!

@salvatorespalato3503 3 года назад

Hi my car was stalling at stop lights and I unplugged the mass air flow sensor plug and plugged it back in again and now my car is not stalling anymore 👍🏻🇦🇺 thanks so much for this video.

@ymustubother Год назад

After spending 700+ dollars on ignition coils plugs and wires I found this video. I was at wits end. Thank you for being so to the point and concise.

@AR777bomb Год назад

So it solved the problem?

@Ron.Swanson. 2 месяца назад

Well at least next time you have a problem, you can rule out all of the things you replaced lol

@JohanAguilar-kk9sp 2 месяца назад

Fr i did the same i replace all the spark components coils, plugs, fuel injectors, valve cover, and fuel regulator and still threw a cyl 3 misfire. Got the sensor and ran better than it ever did made the light go of. P0303 code gone @Ron.Swanson.

@JohanAguilar-kk9sp 2 месяца назад

Don't really mind throwing parts at her I'm gonna keep her forever

@Ron.Swanson. 2 месяца назад

@@JohanAguilar-kk9sp I replaced my MAF the other day after doing googling for 3-4 days on why my 4Runner was not accelerating well when I was pushing on the pedal. It seemed to have fixed the issue.

@pablitoeleman 6 лет назад

Awesome man spent 190 dollars at a corner shop and couldn't find the issue on why it idles roughly, I should have started with RU-vid to find my issue myself. I came across your video third video from The View Bar I tried it and that's exactly what it was. From now on I'll be diagnosing my own car using RU-vid

@proclaimliberty2000 6 лет назад

Also make sure your throttle body is clean. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cOAYWVBfuek.html

@marianoonan7257 8 месяцев назад

im impressed by how you explain something like this quiet simple without any nonsence and taking ten minutes to do so ,, so well done , i would think you would make a good doctor or teacher of any subject in front of a classroom of kids

@leslirenee 2 месяца назад

I cleaned mine, and it worked for another 5 months, but the problem came back. I performed this test and the engine kept running. Thank you for creating this video! So at this point it is likely to be a bad MAF sensor.

@eduardopaz659 5 месяцев назад

My mechanic is out of State so i have to Rely on You Tube to fix my car/ thank you for sharing this information Sir i appreciate very much 🙏

@sugar1756 7 лет назад

Thank you for this for this quick simple video. I ran a code saying my CAT was bad & my mechanic said to change the MAF first. Your video confirmed that the MAF needed cleaning/change. Thanks again

@Skirky70 Год назад

Easy to clean?

@JoeLazzara 4 года назад

Hey thank you very much for posting this video. My check engine light has been on for a few days now and I just did this test and confirmed that the mass air flow sensor is bad. You're right, it was very easy. Thank you again for posting this video and showing us how it's done!!!!

@codymarshall7364 2 года назад

Thank you so much. Saved me alot of money! My car didn't have a check engine light but watched that video and got my car running great now

@monteeasterling8743 2 года назад

THANK YOU...for taking the time to explain this. I am having the exact issue with my auto, this will save me a lot of $$$$!!!

@Shannon_luvscars 6 лет назад

I did this because I found your video... I think you saved me $600 because I was told it was my computer!!! Thank you!!!!

@434ranch9 5 лет назад

Same here

@CarlosHernandez-ej7hh 5 лет назад

You are gorgeous😍😍😘😘🌷🌷😊😊as simple as that.😅😉😊

@iceburg_jones9887 5 лет назад

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@vilasgawand7929 5 лет назад

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@MrVrezh1212 5 лет назад

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@brandohusb7655 4 года назад

Simplest explanation. Had to get the obd to find out it was the sensor, but I remember my van not shutting off when I disconnected it. This wouldn't saved me a lot of time and money. Thanks for the helpful tip.

@DrewSolomon 2 года назад

You are a gentleman and a scholar! I had the good old multimeter out and ready to test it and saw your video, beautifully simple!!

@DaTruth1017 2 года назад

Your 2mins video has given me a lifetime of knowledge to share. Yes shared to two friends 👌

@reydeguerra2807 6 лет назад

Excellent video, quick, and to the point. You didn't do alot of talking. Thank you.

@JDMHaze 5 лет назад

Rey DeGuerra Exactly I love this, I make videos myself and try to do this, because I hate people who run their damn mouth for 15 minutes for a video that could've been 3 minutes

@davidi6425 4 года назад

I so agreed u and Chris fix the bomb very awesome no repeating yourself or telling storys

@centaurus5676 7 лет назад

At last a Video of the simplest form with no bullshit! Keep up the good work!

@princenyc9271 7 лет назад

i know right

@centaurus5676 7 лет назад

Yeah!

@duckdodger24 6 лет назад

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@galeprice3276 6 лет назад

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@paulbuttler6510 6 лет назад

Bigstep uk very clear and presice.👍

@tachizha 11 месяцев назад

This video stands out as one of the finest instructional resources on RU-vid. It wastes no time and gets right to the point. Initially, I believed my transmission was experiencing problems, so I attempted to resolve the issue by changing spark plugs and the fuel filter, but to no avail. However, upon discovering your video, all of my troubles were alleviated.

@davidmacleod527 8 месяцев назад

hi did you have trouble with a shudder noise like miss fire

@user-fx5vk8pi2c Месяц назад

When you thought your transmission was bad did you also try new brake pads and rotate the tires?

@biggur5 3 года назад

Straight to the point. No BS Nice one mate 👍

@proclaimliberty2000 3 года назад

👍😊

@epicpooch1861 6 лет назад

This was awesome. Thank you so much. I can’t believe how easy that was.

@Ifysta101 7 лет назад

Thank you, this is the easiest diagnostic i have ever seen among other videos, would give it a trial and find out !

@evielknievel4972 5 дней назад

A five year old understands this video. Great content without trying to sound like an engine guru. I will subscribe just for that.

@huongyn8808 6 месяцев назад

Wow it works now after 4 years of suffering that low voltage. Much appreciated for your sharing Sir! Have a very merry Christmas to you and all!!

@parkerkoppes3009 6 лет назад

Love this video sir. I used it to check my cars MAF sensor. Luckily it was still working. Love the simplicity.

@nickmitchell5568 4 года назад

Thank you to all RU-vid mechanics. You've helped me out so much. This video in particular was very helpful. Keep it up!

@martintopp1399 Год назад

HI from NZ. Thank you for sharing this short but very helpful video. I'm going to test my daughter's car for this problem. Thanks so much!

@shawnmcfadden8641 Год назад

Thank you so much for getting to the point explaining everything quickly that is what makes the videos helpful most people don't wanna set through a twenty minute video with advertising and alot of bla bla bla thanks 👍!!!!

@abibodlogistics 4 года назад

This video though is short,simple but very informative and educative,thanks for the good job.

@johnmarksmith1120 6 лет назад

Thank you sir. Succinct and to the point. No fluff, only concise, usable information. Subscribed.

@mattduguid7762 3 года назад

Just like testing your alternator to test that unplug the battery when the car is running if the car stops your alternator is bad. Great job

@dianarosado2536 3 года назад

By the way love your video, u made it simple & to the point & I'm sure you saved a lot of ppl money...

@bobjacobs2 5 лет назад

Ck'd it with my OBD II it said flow restriction. I thought it was the cad converter but saw this video wow! fastest diagnosis ever. Thank you!

@sniperpaintcorrection6790 3 года назад

Mine is saying p0403 EGR vaccums solonoid . But when I pull this plug it doesn’t shut off

@ArtEatSan 4 года назад

thank you this was spot and the crazy problem that fixed my moms car! thanks for making such a simple but amazing video

@Joesworldttv 3 года назад

Great video. I have watched countless videos, and this one is directly to the point.

@xtremehostilews6769 8 месяцев назад

🤦‍♂️ where was this video when I needed. I had this issue last week didn't know how to test it. Now I know. Thank You.

@grindermonkey23 5 лет назад

thank you for making my day much easier.

@masteryoda7583 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video/info, this is very helpful for people who don’t know much about cars and engines...-like me..I appreciate things like this.

@dco956 2 года назад

Thanks so much.....I've cleaned everything on a 98 Marquis....only ran for 3 second s......I unplugged massflo sensor...,. STARTED RIGHT UP

@furkatusa1092 2 года назад

Simple and easy! Thank you!

@Josh-rv4kv 6 лет назад

Lifesaver! Thanks brotha

@swooshbaby92 5 лет назад

This man needs a medal, finally a simple to the point video ! I appreciate it my friend

@steelokey 3 года назад

Lol wtf I just told a mechanic that I tested my MAF sensor like this & he said that’s not a good idea

@gazlp1 3 года назад

@@steelokey anyone who can make money from you will tell you that. They don't want people to find the easy way around things.

@steelokey 3 года назад

@@gazlp1 lol right, i found out that was my problem, bought an OEM one cause the one the previous owner/mechanic shop had put in a aftermarket part. 🔑

@courtneysinclair7904 3 года назад

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@mannysosa3608 Год назад

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@brettplans8024 3 года назад

Your vid just solved my sputtering issue on my truck, thank you!

@daveyfadess Год назад

Damn. I just went outside and unplugged everything on the airmass censor and its still running. You might of just saved me. Thanks

@miguelvelez5840 7 лет назад

Great instructional video, simple and straight to the point.

@mattguymon4444 7 лет назад

This video saved me! My car didn't do exactly what he said but it gave me my diagnosis

@edfarmer9707 3 года назад

I agree with the comments, good video, I would like to add one detail if I may. Another option is to purchase a can of MAF Sensor cleaner, and I only say this because some of those sensors can be expensive. I've had excellent results with the cleaner, and no disrespect intended to your video.

@user-tb2wz1tr8y 3 года назад

Agreed. Usually a simple cleaning does the trick. Not always, but it's good maintenance to do. At a minimum, it can extend the life of the MAF.

@nicholasjr.2315 2 года назад

WOW I have now gone through 2 and prob 2 hours of research to have you simply unplug it... Your on point. MILLION DOLLAR QUEST. For both of you Scholars, if the engine doesn't Is cut off and still runs which would means my sensor's bad, I could still possibly clean it to salvage it??? I did try to spray a bit of cleaner but still the same problem, any further suggestions aside from the basic spray cleaning? and the mi

@sandippayal850 2 года назад

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@DanielDavies-StellularNebulla 3 года назад

Wow, after months of trying to figure out what was wrong with my car - talking to and taking it to many mechanics this is the answer I have been looking for. Thank you soo much man, I can now freely go travelling my home country!

@rafaelgomez1989 3 года назад

What symptoms was the engine giving or just the Check Engine Icon TURNED ON ? TY

@apolokabali7595 Год назад

All the mechanics had to do was put it on a scanner and read the codes. Some scanners tell exactly what is wrong

@bzeessunshine8309 6 месяцев назад

I have Cx5 2014 sport, 6speed, 135,000 miles, I've had spark plugs & tune up, misfire coil wire #2 changed. Ran well, for two weeks ago, I recently noticed some hesitation & jerking again, upon stepping on the gas going up a hill, was only able to go 5 to 10 miles smh. I ordered the MFA oem part, and hopefully, this will fix the issue. The car has been to 2 garages, totaling $500, and I've heard hope its not the engine or something else from them. Thanks for your video❤

@B_in_Florida 2 месяца назад

Same story here with a 2016 Kia Soul+. One lone misfire on cylinder #2 code, that never came back. So no codes to go on for 6+ months. Changed plugs, coils, battery, filters, cleaned fuel injectors. Took it to 3 repair shops. Spent $$$$$$! Last shop said maybe it's in Limp mode with no code? Or maybe it's the transmission? Called the Kia dealership twice $200 to put it on the first level code reader, $+++ after that! Kia even said maybe it's beyond repair! 😢 At 133,000 miles!? It went from great car to 40 mph tops, then to 20 mph tops over 6 months. Won't climb the smallest incline. Jerks, rough idle, can't press the pedal down even halfway way or it starts knocking under the middle passenger's side. Barely no forward power, and jerky Fuel economy dropped from 30 to about 10 mpg. Runs best upon starting for the 1-2 minutes between "cold" & "neutral". Doesn't go over 2000 rpm. Seems like it doesn't shift out of second gear. But no codes! Just a quickly flashing oil light after it's been running for awhile, but I've checked the oil dozens of times & it's always full. A lot of weird symptoms! I'm gonna try this MAF test & see if it's that!

@listenlearn5445 6 лет назад

This is a great job of getting to the point and creating a detailed and concise solution for the average person. Thank you so much.

@iamshango3005 Год назад

Go f yourself. U dont care about me or my family. Listen to urself.

@JP-cy1lw Год назад

And thank God it was not filmed in Nerd Vertical!

@bennygreene1421 10 месяцев назад

Can either of these cause a surging? MAF sensor One bad plug wire clogged catalytic Converter? I don't have a Check engine light on.

@benitojuarez1695 7 лет назад

Great information,thank you so much.I unplugged this sensor and was worried about if vehicle would reset itself,so it's 20 mile's.Thank's again.

@joedemariano6193 6 лет назад

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@79ZAPPER 6 лет назад

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@jokestrotattoos5067 2 года назад

I was going to take my 2008 Pontiac to a shop to put the mass air flow sensor on a new one and a emission evaporative position sensor showed a leak that I know where’re it is exactly. But the shop wanted to charge me $700 for labor. So I looked on RU-vid. Thank you cuz you saved me money on the mass air flow sensor. And now I have to look at how to fix the gas air leak. It was so easy to put on a new Mass airflow sensor.

@user-zk1hv7mk9v Год назад

Great job on this vid mate. Good info without all the fluff. Thanks 👍

@teamdrizzy4470 5 лет назад

This was real helpful to me thank you

@errolwalters7918 5 лет назад

Great video man. Definitely helped. No messing around and useless information.

@thomashuskey3531 3 года назад

Thanks Paul , you're a good dude ! And may God bless you !

@crocpa Год назад

Watched a guy in another video drive through town with a computer. Total waste of time. Thanks for the easy to understand concise and to the point video.

@Awesome-Jackson 7 лет назад

Simple and straightforward. Thank you. My Volvo S40 needs a new Mass Airflow sensor

@amana1480 5 лет назад

Hello I have a volvo S40 too. What symptoms were you getting and did you fix the problem?

@TheSpamprincess16 4 года назад

Amazing test! THANK YOU!

@happycat0411 4 месяца назад

Very nice. Simple and straight to the point! No fancy diagnostic tools needed! Sometimes just diagnosing the problem is the hardest part! Wish I would have know this last year but MAF sensor wasn't too expensive for my 2002 Rav4. Only about $32 off Amazon!

@andrewesquivel 10 месяцев назад

HOLY BALLS IT WORKS. MY CAR KEPT RUNNING AND IT RAN BETTER WITHOUT THE SENSOR. YOU ARE THE MAN! 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

@SophieKiyoko 2 месяца назад

Don't run without your sensor. That sensor is designed to measure airflow. Yes, your vehicle runs for now, but unregulated airflow will throw off the air fuel ratio, resulting in an offset spark resulting in long-term engine damage. If you haven't replaced it, I highly recommend you do. I'm a mechanic and see this all the time.

@Michaelbrian777 2 месяца назад

@@SophieKiyokoDoes spraying it with sensor cleaner actually fix it ? Or do you usually have to replace. My ford explorer idle goes up and down only when its real hot outside. It stalled at the light yesterday. Im thinking it may be this mass sensor but thinking why only when real hot outside 90 degrees and not at all in winter or 70s .

@__Yusuf63 Месяц назад

@@Michaelbrian777 Yes you 100% correct because I'm facing the exact same issue with my W204 C200. Only when it's hot outside my car's idle goes up and down

@__Yusuf63 Месяц назад

@@Michaelbrian777 Did you clean your sensor? If so... Did it work?

@Michaelbrian777 Месяц назад

@@__Yusuf63 Yes I cleaned it and changed the air filter. I had a code ran that said my intake manifold gasket needed replaced. So im not sure what the issue was or is. No issues yet. It was stalling and surging when I drove over an hour and it was hot outside. Im not sure yet if its fixed. It never gave me issues around town or any time in winter. Just when its hot like 90s and driving on freeway for a while.

@Aksankhan 5 лет назад

Great information. God bless you and thank you for the sharing. Greetings from Pakistan

@bloodofaenslavedheartofaki1136 5 лет назад

Straight to the point and very simple keep up the good work Good video

@tonyaflaherty5872 Год назад

Thank you so much Auto shop said transmission was bad. I came home and changed plugs, battery and tried this. It kept running so ordered a new one and air filter.

@robfolks 2 года назад

Thanks. Just purchased a new mass flow sensor and installed. Clicked liked and subscribed to your channel. Much appreciated.

@GeirSkau-rv9ye 7 лет назад

god bless you my friend you just made my hollyday. thanks a billion

@Warren1814 5 лет назад

I absolutely love this test.. I just wish my MAF sensor was in a easy place to reach so i can perform this test.

@loveyourtime4143 6 месяцев назад

Ive never subscribed to a channel so fast.. straight to the point❤

@billydee4022 3 года назад

i pretty sure my two cents wont matter,but why cant all or even most diy videos be this simple.you are straight to the point.thunbs up my man.

@AUSTINPOSTELL 5 лет назад

Hey dude thank alot for make my this. You're cooler than Eskimo fingertips.

@antiscyllisneocht5669 4 года назад

this comment rocks

@bradthemechanic978 3 года назад

Yeah yeah you're like like super cool dude get it like super cool

@wyliejones4260 7 лет назад

Check eng light came on a couple days ago. Just came across this vid i'll check it out when I get off work. Thanks for the tip.

@proclaimliberty2000 7 лет назад

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@mcloyski1 Год назад

I tried it just now, my engine keep running when I disconnected it, time to replace mine, but oh man, I clean the throttle, change the spark plug, check the fuel injector and nothing happened until I saw your video, thanks a lot.

@1msm352 20 дней назад

Thank you so much for this video! I'm glad I believe in doing my homework before just going to dealerships. Check engine light came on Friday, had the reading done and it came back as the MAF sensor needs replacement. Did this check on Saturday and my car kept running yet acted as if it was going to stop but kept running. I cleaned both my sensors with CRC MAF Sensor Cleaner. Drove it around today and my vehicle rides and idles sooooooooo much smoother now! I sure hope this cleaning resolved it and I don't need to buy new ones. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

@1231adalberto 5 лет назад

YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I have trouble to figure out if it was the MAF or something else... i did it and my car keep running as u said so my MAF is bad... thank you a lot....

@gingerwallets8000 3 года назад

did you replace it yet and its working?

@Piercemxpx 3 года назад

@@gingerwallets8000 2 years later lol

@gingerwallets8000 3 года назад

@@Piercemxpx hes no better not replying to me and its already been a week pft how rude

@876inc 3 года назад

If the car keeps running does it always mean the maf is bad?

@countryboyvlogs4660 3 года назад

Mines kept running today thanks also

@alfesta7351 5 лет назад

dude you rock honestly cant believe it was that simple but it worked thanks

@pattriyajessalynphanomyong Год назад

Thanks for the video. I had this same problem with my z4 e85 three times already within a week. The mechanic did mention last Jan 2023 that it may go bad and to replace it but mind as well clean the MAF first to see results. After cleaning it, all was good until just few days ago and today, I started to have that same problem and this time it went dead on the road. Had to park on the side to restart the engine again.

@itsjustjae85 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this, you saved me about $500!

@righteousredneck777 4 года назад

Fantastic video!! Simple, easy way of determining if it's bad. Issues could simply mean it needs to be cleaned.

@stevegarcia1796 2 года назад

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@edwingarretson4129 Год назад

@@stevegarcia1796 that's in most cases it needs to be clean not necessarily replaced

@darinkrinovich2062 10 месяцев назад

@edwingarretson4129 You would think that he would have mentioned that you could try and clean it. A can of MAFS cleaner costs $6. I'm going to try that first before I go get a new one. Now that I'm thinking about it I'll probably go buy one even if it works so I have it

@marcinsalaga5775 Год назад

The best video, straight to the point, no talking bull....t.Thanks.

@confesortorres8348 4 месяца назад

I had been troubleshooting my daughters 07 Pontiac G6 for traction control light and check engine codes for weeks. I cleaned the MAF, New Air filter, fuel Injector Cleaner and all kinds of fixes. Went through the Shop Manual, watched hundreds of RU-vid videos, went on G6 Forums, tried dozens of things but no good results. Everyone had a different opinion of what the problem was. All pointed to very expensive repairs. I was in despair so i decided to pray for a solution and within minutes your video came into my view. I went out to the car an pulled the sensor plug and the car kept on running. Ordered a new MAF Sensor online $35 buck plus shipping. Thank you. God Bless. Ill add the codes I was getting to help others P0171 & P0174 and T/C Light.

@Jimbo7303 5 лет назад

Thank you for the information, it worked textbook perfect! I changed mine out on a 98 Honda Accord and it fixed it. Back on the road! Your video was short and to the point, not confusing. Appreciate Ya!

@youngjj757 5 лет назад

did u experience any car symptoms before u changed the maf sensor...

@Jimbo7303 5 лет назад

Yes I did , it was running very rough as I was driving down the road. Acted like it was missing and was going to stop at times. That fixed it. But if that doesn’t fix your problem it could be another sensor.there are quite a few of them that could make it do the same thing.

@xinixxagnix201 3 года назад

@@Jimbo7303 98 it works, but after 2000 no more so this test is for older cars, use live data and you know for sure what the problem will be.

@vijaysundar5250 5 лет назад

Simple and best solution.. awesome

@falcorthewonderdog2758 Год назад

If you read the schematic you'll see most MAF sensors contain a temp sensor as well. The correct way to diagnose is to disassemble the connector and remove the MAF signal wire. Reconnect the sensor and drive while watching your fuel trim numbers. With the signal wire disconnected the ECM will substitute values so it can run without the MAF signal. My rig showed LTFT (long term fuel trim) numbers high while driving. Plus 10 to 15 percent added fuel. With the wire disconnected the fuel trims were normal plus or minus 5. Replaced the MAF sensor. The ECM relearned the correct fuel trims during the next cold start warm up. This test is more accurate than just guessing like this video shows.

@hendu166 Год назад

You should make a video of that

@islamsh.4862 Год назад

Is that means when disconnecting the signal wire and the LTFT came back to normal readings means that the maf need to be replaced?!

@cynthiadudal9301 Год назад

I tried this guy's suggestion and I bet I will never do that again 😮

@mrsdreamweaver8677 11 месяцев назад

@@cynthiadudal9301why?? Lol

@thomas_Customz 11 месяцев назад

Why what happened when u performed this guy's suggestion?

@JohnWick-yk3eg Год назад

I've been an auto mechanic for over 20 years. Many of the problems I see daily could have easily been avoided by simply following the vehicles maintenance schedule. I use a program on my computer called Automotive Wolf car care software to keep track of all the maintenance for my 3 cars, a truck and even a generator. It automatically can send you text message reminders when any type of service is due. Two of my vehicles have over 200,000 miles and have never needed any repairs. Want to save money? Follow your maintenance schedule!

@maudcls5610 9 дней назад

And how is a sensor going bad going to be prevented by normal maintenance?

@miguelnunez9685 4 года назад

This is the best money saving video ever THANKS SO MUCH

@worlddelights 3 года назад

1.7k Dislikes for such a short helpful vid?? 1.7k mechanics must not have appreciated you sharing the valuable secret.🤑 Thanks for taking the time to help people same money and time!

@jlcastille9017 3 года назад

That's because this video will cause viewers who are inexperienced to misdiagnose the problem. This particular vehicle may or may not represent a small percentage of engines (or it's a very old model without O2 or MAP sensors) as most engines WILL CORRECTLY NOT KILL the engine when the MAF is disconnected (I haven't seen an engine that would die regardless if the MAF was good or not). When disconnected, the ECU will go into a default mode where it will rely on other sensors such as the MAP and upstream O2 sensor (A/F ratio sensor on newer cars) to calculate for a 14.7:1 air/fuel mixture and continue to run. Apparently, "Proclaimliberty2000", is not a mechanic and will cause more problems than help and was wise to add that long disclaimer. He may have good intentions or may be deliberately screwing with people; I don't know but I have nothing to gain by advising that no one trust him when it comes to engine diagnosis. In this day and age, four things are needed to reach a 100% absolutely correct engine diagnosis (although less will do in some cases). Those are: 1.a scan tool that is able to read live data and display freeze frame data, 2.an oscilloscope, 3.the factory car specific service manual or access to your vehicles specifications/values for parts that may be causing an issue and 4.at least a general understanding of the mechanics and the CAN Bus OBD II system that exist in all vehicles today (OBD II codes are the same for all car manufacturers, unlike the older OBD I systems). Hopefully, you'll at least watch a few other videos. You can't trust the first one you watch on You Tube without sometimes regretting it or worse, creating more problems. Good Luck!

@jlcastille9017 3 года назад

This is a short 2 minute video (I have no idea who the channel belongs to nor do I have anything to gain) that advises if you have an issue that causes your vehicle to start, then it stalls; disconnect the MAF. If that corrects the problem and the vehicle continues to run with the MAF disconnected, then the MAF sensor is bad and needs to either be replaced or in some cases, cleaning it properly and with the correct cleaner (MAF cleaner, electronic cleaner, brake cleaner, etc) may correct the issue. The reason is that the bad MAF sensor is sending incorrect data to the ECU but by disconnecting it, the ECU can't use the bad data (either very lean or rich condition/engine needs a 14.7:1 A/F mixture to properly combust) that is causing the engine to die, so it then relies on other sensors. Hope this explains the many dislikes here and helps. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M1m-n5rxuQs.html

@tonynguyen2117 2 года назад

I bought the same exact denso from Amazon for my 2003 Corolla with 150k miles works awesome just installed it yesterday

@junesantos543 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing the experience.. Simple but Helpful & Time/Cost Saving

@paulah229 7 лет назад

I just have to say that your videos are great. You are great at explaining and showing everything. I am a new subbie. Thanks again. God bless you, too.

@TheDazza2 5 лет назад

Hi Just tried this on my old bmw e36, and sure enough, it carried on running!! so job for the weekend is to clean the sensor first before i order a new sensor! thank you so much Paul! Happy from the uk!!

@kstv942 3 года назад

Thank you for this video....please keep on educating us...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@BeADad2447 Месяц назад

Awesome! Short and to the point! No acting or wanting to make a movie!

@helconjesalva8711 7 лет назад

It's worthwhile to clean the MAF sensor first before replacing it. It did worked in my car. After cleaning it with the MAF sensor cleaner my car is running perfectly. No more hesitation.