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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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Oiled filters=MAF sensor problem?

My CEL still insists on annoying me after my CAI install a few months back. However, sometimes the light goes off. I'd say it's on maybe 70% of the time, and then it decides to turn for a while. We've smoked everything, resealed everything, bought new MAF sensors, all of it. No luck. I have heard though that some air filters are oiled and some of it may get drawn in and ruin the sensor. Any thoughts?
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Did you get the code checked? What code is setting the check engine light?
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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are you tuning the car, or just adding parts with no way to change your AFR?
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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I started getting the "System too lean" ( P0171? ) code after I installed my CAI. I was able to tune to compensate for it with the RRM Piggy. Code and CEL have not returned.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Get MAF cleaner and see if that helps. CRC? Cleaner? Red can.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by smokedmustang


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