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Unplugged MAF, now car will not start

Tiny
JACK COOPER
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  • 1988 ALFA ROMEO
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • RWD
  • MANUAL
  • 75,303 MILES
I watched a video online which said you can test your mass airflow sensor by unplugging it with you car running. I did this, the car shut off instantly, and now it will not start (with or without the MAF plugged in). Any ideas?

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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 8:26 AM

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Tiny
JACK COOPER
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Just sorted it. Kept the engine turning for a good ten seconds, gave it some gas and slowly came to life.
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 9:49 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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That test works on some cars, on others it shuts them down because the computer just starts dumping in fuel and floods the engine.
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 AT 12:51 PM

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