Is my MAF sensor bad

Tiny
AJKILPATRICK
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  • 1993 FORD EXPLORER
  • 90,000 MILES
I have a 1993 ford explorer. I thought the MAF sensor was bad so I replaced it. This did not fix the problem. When I hit the gas pedal the vehicle does not respond and then dies. It also revs up irratically then dies. I need help, please.
Thursday, August 9th, 2012 AT 1:29 AM

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Tiny
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Any codes?Have you checked the fuel pressure?
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Thursday, August 9th, 2012 AT 1:50 AM
Tiny
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Yes code 185. Fuel pressure is good. Also when I put a ground to the maf signal wire the truck starts idling normally?
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Thursday, August 9th, 2012 AT 2:16 AM
Tiny
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Sorry code 157
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Friday, August 10th, 2012 AT 1:26 AM
Tiny
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Well it sounds to me like you got a defective maf or your connector is bad. Check the connector really good make sure its making good contact. If it is take the maf back to the parts store and tell them its defective and get another one.
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Saturday, August 11th, 2012 AT 12:59 AM
Tiny
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Code number 157 is a maf signal code by the way.
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Saturday, August 11th, 2012 AT 1:00 AM
Tiny
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Got another one, it did not work either. Connectors are fine. I also checked the wire #14 at the pcm, should I change my pcm? Do you think that may fix it?
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Monday, August 13th, 2012 AT 8:09 PM

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