Mass Air Flow Sensor

Tiny
NETS55
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  • 1997 NISSAN CEFIRO
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 415,000 MILES
My car engine keeps cutting off and I suspect it must be the mass air flow sensor. My car is a Nissan Cefiro A32 (1997). Kindly advice. Thank you.
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Friday, December 17th, 2010 AT 6:48 AM

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Tiny
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When does the cutting out occur?
Did you try to retrieve for trouble codes?
When starting engine from cold, is the idling speed constant?
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010 AT 1:50 PM
Tiny
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The cutting out occurs while I drive. The idling speed is also inconsistent. I just managed to replace the MAF sensor on my own and will be trying again to see if this problem persist. Thank you.
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Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 4:16 AM
Tiny
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If engine stalls when coming to a stop or stopped, the problem is more likely to be due to a dirty Auxiliary Air Control Valve. Getting it cleaned and readjusting the idling speed should work.
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Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 11:41 AM
Tiny
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Great news. After replacing my MAF sensor, the car is running very smooth. Thanks a million!
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Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 2:26 PM
Tiny
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Good to hear that.

Have a nice day.

Merry Christmas.
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Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 5:09 PM

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