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insect or spider crawled into the sensor

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More likely an insect or Spider crawled into the Sensor for a nice hiding place, or a Dirt Dobber or something.....or even the wind could have blown in some trash...
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MAF sensor issue?

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Disconnect mass air flow sensor

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After I disconnect the MAF sensor from the car, it will at least start and hold idle but the idle is lightly rough.
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maf sensor going out

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Since this I've ordered a new air filter but I want to know if this is due to the MAF sensor going out because of it being left outside.
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MAF sensor issue?

Disconnect mass air flow sensor

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Suggestion · Original poster
After I disconnect the MAF sensor from the car, it will at least start and hold idle but the idle is lightly rough.
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MAF sensor issue?

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Disconnect mass air flow sensor

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Suggestion · Original poster
After I disconnect the MAF sensor from the car, it will at least start and hold idle but the idle is lightly rough.
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MAF sensor issue?

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insect or spider crawled into the sensor

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Suspected cause
More likely an insect or Spider crawled into the Sensor for a nice hiding place, or a Dirt Dobber or something.....or even the wind could have blown in some trash...
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MAF sensor issue?

maf sensor going out

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Suspected cause · Original poster
Since this I've ordered a new air filter but I want to know if this is due to the MAF sensor going out because of it being left outside.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, I just finished replacing my starter, I accidentally forgot the air box outside and I live in a very pollen present location. After I went to start the car, everything starts up fine but it will eventually shut off. After I disconnect the MAF sensor from the car, it will at least start and hold idle but the idle is lightly rough. Since this I've ordered a new air filter but I want to know if this is due to the MAF sensor going out because of it being left outside. Can I buy a maf cleaner and clean it or would I have to order a new one? Thank you.

POST 2Original post

I doubt the pollen had anything to do with the MAF malfunctioning. More likely an insect or Spider crawled into the Sensor for a nice hiding place, or a Dirt Dobber or something.....or even the wind could have blown in some trash... Spider webs near the MAF play hell with the airflow measurement...I have seen it many times on cars that have sat disassembled for a while.... No Harm in trying to clean it to see if it returns to normal function...BUT ,, since you just got through installing a new starter, my gut tells me you got a big vaccum leak causing your particular problem... It happens all the time and has the exact same symptoms...

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Makes sense, I did notice that the one rubber tube that connects to the throttle body seems to be a little old and on its way out. I'll start there. Thank you.

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