Mass airflow sensor connector broke, any suggestions on where to order these parts?

LGASKA

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2019 KIA FORTE
2WD
AUTOMATIC
89,000 MILES

My mass airflow sensor connector broke when someone was changing my battery, and the battery fell on the connector. It looks like some pins are broken and I’m hoping I can just replace maybe the pigtail connector with the wires, but it looks like I may have to also replace the part that the pigtail plugs into.
However, I am unable to find the part(s) anywhere online to order. I’m going to just fix it myself, but I need to order the correct parts. Any suggestions on where to order these parts? Or what exactly do I need to do based on the pictures?

The vehicle listed above is an LXS model.

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Saturday, November 30th, 2024 AT 9:22 AM

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KEN L

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There are only four wires going to the MAF sensor so that part is okay. Do you have a code for the MAF sensor? Is this why you are changing it? Though it looks a little damaged I don't think it will affect the operation of the sensor but if so, you will need to replace the sensor and the pigtail which you can get from Kia. The wires might be all the same color on the replacement so keep track of the wire placement in the connector. Here is how to change the MAF sensor out. Make sure to clear the cods once the repair is completed if there are any. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Saturday, November 30th, 2024 AT 12:36 PM

LGASKA

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Unfortunately, it is affecting the operation of the sensor. The car lags when accelerating and jerks often. And rarely, but sometimes still happens, the car will just lose power completely when driving (assuming because it’s not sensing correctly from the bad connection). I do have a check engine light on that has been on since this became a problem. Also, since this happened, the car has lights on for the collision warning system saying it’s not working. Could this sensor have something to do with that as well?
So, I need to order a MAF sensor and pigtail? Is the sensor separate from the whole MAF unit? Again, I’ve just had a hard time trying to find these parts.

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Saturday, November 30th, 2024 AT 12:56 PM

KEN L

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The MAF sensor is all inclusive so no worries there. Yes, you need to buy the MAF sensor and pigtail. I don't think it will affect the collision warning system so please start a new thread for that issue.

Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

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Cheers, Ken

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Saturday, November 30th, 2024 AT 2:50 PM