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Old May 12, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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Both MAF and O2 sensor gone

both my MAF and O2 sensor dont work. Just wondering which one should I replace first. I dont have a lot of money and need to know which is more important. Also would just getting one make it any better or do you need both. Does anybody who lives in Southern cali know a cheap pick your part salvage yard I could pick one up at or know anyone sellig one. Thanks for all your help
 
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Old May 12, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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I would have to say the MAF is more important. My work truck has been running for four years with a dead O2 sensor, it's just a little rough at idle is all.
 
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Old May 12, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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Just curious, how do you know the sensors are dead?
 
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Old May 12, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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In my auto class at school my teacher has a machine that tests sensors. It will test any sensor on the car and all the other sensors were good except MAF and o2 sensor.
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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Napa sells remanned MAF sensors, as does AutoZone.
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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When the engine is in closed-loop operation, the O2 sensor is used to help determine how much fuel is needed. You can think of it as being of greater consequence to the fuel/air mix than the MAF sensor. I'd replace it first.
 
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Old May 13, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Cleaning the MAF is a simple job, and might be all yours needs. See the technical info sticky "cleaning MAF"
 
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