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ess1980
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running issues

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Hi everyone im haveing running issues with my gsi symptoms of maf sensor issues so yesterday i removed the maf and cleaned it then went for a drive and everything was ok took it to a local car show today again everything was fine until i left then it started stalling again and somtimes stuggles to start im thinking egr valve or distributer or maybe a new maf but before i start spending money i would like a second oppinion on what it could be hope someone can help as its driving me mad
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Re: running issues

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Is the eml light illuminated.
Any change in fuel economy
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ess1980
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Re: running issues

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no eml light fuel economy is ok
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Re: running issues

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When it won't start try unplugging the maf, they will run better without one than they do with a faulty one.
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Re: running issues

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Everything points to your MAF
It ran rough, you cleaned it, it ran OK for a while then it went bad again
As above, disconnect it

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