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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 01:02 AM
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So did you figure out the issue, Dracula?
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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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So did you figure out the issue, Dracula?
Lol! Not yet though. Had to fix an exhaust leak today. The mechanic who installed it didn't tighten a bolt on the driver's side down enough between the header and exhaust pipe 😕. Still diggin through it. I popped the plug off of the maf sensor and drove it and had no change in performance. Once I unplugged the iacv thought the idle severely dropped so I know that's working fine at least. I'm at this point beleiving that my maf is not sending a correct signal. But that's just a guess. Still no cel or mil. Also, let me add that it is eating gas like a bygod! One full tank maybe lasts me 2 days
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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 04:40 PM
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This should help you diagnose it. I am pretty sure these trucks are the 4 wire, not 6 wire. if not, I've got the other one too.



ALSO... those wire colors may not be correct. But the A B C D on the sensor will help determine which wire you need.
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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by white89gt
This should help you diagnose it. I am pretty sure these trucks are the 4 wire, not 6 wire. if not, I've got the other one too.



ALSO... those wire colors may not be correct. But the A B C D on the sensor will help determine which wire you need.
So I proved the maf and it looks to sending a lower signal voltage when I bring my truck up to 1500 and 2500 rpm. It seems as though I need a new maf sensor 😕
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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 09:12 PM
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Have you cleaned it? Sometimes they can get crap on them and it makes it send a wonky signal. Oiled filters can wreak havoc on a MAF... if you have one.
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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 09:36 PM
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Have you cleaned it? Sometimes they can get crap on them and it makes it send a wonky signal. Oiled filters can wreak havoc on a MAF... if you have one.
Yeah, unfortunately same results
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 09:02 PM
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Here is how to make a 4two sound like a 5four.
http://www.carguygarage.com/soundracer.html

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Old Sep 1, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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lmao now that's funny
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 02:12 PM
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Make sure your Both Ground and Center electrode of the Spark Plugs are made of Platinum or Iridium. One side of the engine spark is coming from the Center Electrode going to the ground electrode and the other side is spark is in reverse.
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