I need to replace my MAF sensor. been doing a little searching and not getting much. Are these vehicles picky on MAF sensors? Do I need OEM or is there an aftermarket thats cheaper but actually works?
New Maf ?
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Yesterday morning I started the LX470 and it shut down right away. Restarted and same thing. Then it started and off I went. CEL and VSC TRAC and VSC OFF lights were illuminated. This morning she started right up. Pulled the following codes. P0100, 0101, 0135, 0141, 0155, 0156, and 0161. I reset codes and all lights went off for now. I'm leaning towards the MAF. I had MAF codes a couple of months ago and cleaned it. Been gone for a while but now? What do you think?
You could get a can of MAF cleaner for a couple bucks and give that a try before you buy a new one.
Vacuum leaks sometimes show up as a MAF problem.
I have an aftermarket MAF on the shelf that I never used (was a bad vacuum leak in my case). Don't know how well it works since I never bothered after finding the leak. But it was a bunch cheaper than OEM (picked it up at an Advance Auto Parts store - I had a $20 off coupon so I think I paid about $40).
My vote would be to try cleaner and check every vacuum line - hopefully turns out to be a cheap fix.
I have an aftermarket MAF on the shelf that I never used (was a bad vacuum leak in my case). Don't know how well it works since I never bothered after finding the leak. But it was a bunch cheaper than OEM (picked it up at an Advance Auto Parts store - I had a $20 off coupon so I think I paid about $40).
My vote would be to try cleaner and check every vacuum line - hopefully turns out to be a cheap fix.
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So today it stalled after the first 2 starts. Third time she started. Getting P0100. When I reset the code it shuts the LX down. Tried a few times. Drove to the store and under heavy excelleration it bucks. So has anyone used an aftermarket MAF or know the cheapest place to get an OEM?
sounds more like a TPS you might try unplugging the wires to it and reconnecting... as well as disconnecting the battery for a couple minutes and reconnecting...
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