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Old 07-17-2009 | 08:26 PM
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clear the ECU and go for another drive
already did
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:27 PM
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hopefully it isn't stripped or you may need to get a new one
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:28 PM
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its not stripped, i know that for sure, its grabbin good, and i know that cus it grabbed even more when i tightened it
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:29 PM
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is the MAF sensor clean?
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:30 PM
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So ya'll just didn't tighten it all the way. Thats better than f-ing it up.
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:31 PM
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how's it runnin' now?
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:32 PM
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Doser's cpu must be in his garage or he is running back and forth like a mad man!!
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:33 PM
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if you disconnected the battery, check your battery cables..
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:40 PM
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alright got it fixed!

car no longer stalls are high RPMS, who wouldve know that the MAF system is soooooo sensitive

tighten it down good and gave the maf a good cleaning...

thanks guys!
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:42 PM
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Glad i could help
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:44 PM
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Glad you got it fixed dude and for any help I was.
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:45 PM
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Doser's cpu must be in his garage or he is running back and forth like a mad man!!
lol no, im in and out
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:46 PM
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lol no, im in and out
haha, that would be a site to see!!!
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:50 PM
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glad it's fixed dozer.
now help atilla change his oil and you guys will be set for tomorrow
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:52 PM
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im down, and he knows it, i talked to him earlier about coming down and detailing his car with us, no word on him yet
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:56 PM
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What did you use to clean the MAF? Electronic/Electrical Cleaner like this.

Old 07-17-2009 | 09:01 PM
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yeah the STP maf cleaner the stuff in the blue bottle, i have cans of that stuff layin around
Old 12-02-2009 | 03:11 PM
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LOL! wow was i dumbass a couple of months ago
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