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Old 10-07-2007, 01:27 PM   #2
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Re: 1991 buick regal 3800 died out wont start

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Originally Posted by icefishingnut77
I took a look at the maf screen and it was dirty and plugged. i cleaned it and put it back and started it and seems to run fine now. would this cause it to die out and not start. i also read that if the maf goes bad you cant clean it you need to get a new one. is this true or will this one be alright? jus bugs me that this will happen again.
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Just as a general answer yes. However, if a MAF sensor is bad electrically or internally then cleaning will most likely not help. The MAF wire element does get dirty and can be cleaned with MAF spray cleaner available at auto parts stores.



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