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03-07-2012, 08:08 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

So it turns out the guy is a fraud. I finally got...

So it turns out the guy is a fraud. I finally got a reply from the guy who wrote him the neutral review on ebay. He said that the guy is a scam artist and that he sent him a cheap aftermarket MAF...
03-04-2012, 08:03 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

Yeah, I already saw that. I questioned him about...

Yeah, I already saw that. I questioned him about it and he said that he had sent the guy the wrong part on accident. I just placed the order with the guy and he assured me that if it isn't what he...
03-04-2012, 04:33 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

No it didn't have the pink sticker and the seller...

No it didn't have the pink sticker and the seller never claimed that it was OEM. He was actually really god about refunding my money too.
03-04-2012, 04:08 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

That's exactly what I was thinking. I might order...

That's exactly what I was thinking. I might order it anyways just to see if its legit. If its not I'll just return it. I've tried an aftermarket one from ebay and that thing sucked. The seller...
03-04-2012, 03:47 PM
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Views: 1,832
Posted By cefiro a32

New OEM MAF for $100?

This deal just seems too good to be true. I was about to order one on ebay for $300 and then suddenly I saw this one for sale. Have any of you guys bought one from this seller before and was it...
03-17-2010, 10:21 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

I just bought the same MAF from ebay and the...

I just bought the same MAF from ebay and the thing sucks :mad:. My failing oem MAF works a whole lot better than the new Chinese MAF. I'm going to try the A-1 Cardone one first since it will be easy...
01-31-2010, 10:24 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

[QUOTE=madd_maxx;7400273]Is the Duralast a...

[QUOTE=madd_maxx;7400273]Is the Duralast a remanufactured part?

I'm not sure. I believe Hitachi actually manufactures it.
01-31-2010, 10:22 PM
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Views: 11,567
Posted By cefiro a32

Why did you switch the new Duralast with a used...

Why did you switch the new Duralast with a used TPS? Did it fail? Used sensors are always hit or miss.
01-31-2010, 08:31 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

I went with the Duralast TPS and so far so good....

I went with the Duralast TPS and so far so good. It comes with a 2 year warranty so you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
01-31-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

Use a t-pin or even a sewing needle. Then just...

Use a t-pin or even a sewing needle. Then just probe the pin or needle.
01-15-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,329
Posted By cefiro a32

Try cleaning the throttle body, IACV, and MAF...

Try cleaning the throttle body, IACV, and MAF first. You should also check the TPS with a multimeter. All the instructions are in the "How to" section..
01-14-2010, 03:59 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

I bet something is staying on when the car is...

I bet something is staying on when the car is turned off. My friend had a similar problem with his car, it turned out that his trunk light was staying on all the time.
01-14-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

TPS

Thanks for all the replies. I finally got it all worked out. What I did was reset the ecm by disconnecting the battery over night. Next I reconnected the battery and turned the key to the on...
01-13-2010, 09:05 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

My engines teacher at the mechanic school...

My engines teacher at the mechanic school referred to this as a ID10T error.
01-13-2010, 07:51 PM
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Views: 13,557
Posted By cefiro a32

Help

I am having the same problem with high idle after changing TPS. I warmed up the car before adjusting the TPS and the idle was fine. However, after i adjusted the TPS to about 550 ohms at closed...
01-13-2010, 07:34 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

HELP

So I replaced the tps and adjusted it to 530 ohms at closed throttle and 3900 ohms at WOT. Now my idle is at 1700rpm. I even tried adjusting the IACV but that didn't help. What should I do?:confused:
01-13-2010, 01:55 PM
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Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

Thanks for everything guys. I just back probed...

Thanks for everything guys. I just back probed pin 1 and I am getting 5v. I also checked the resistance by back probing pins 2 and 3 with the car fully warmed up. I got 820-830 ohms at closed...
01-13-2010, 01:13 PM
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Posted By cefiro a32

Thank you for your advice. The grey connector...

Thank you for your advice.
The grey connector was plugged in when I probed the number 1 pin. The instructions in VBXmaxima site says to disconnect the brown connector and probe the number 1 pin with...
01-13-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

Thanks for the advice. I already thoroughly...

Thanks for the advice. I already thoroughly cleaned the TB, IACV, and EGR tube. I even cleaned and tested the MAF.
I got this weird surging last night when i came to a stop. Could that also be a...
01-12-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

Your right, its pretty weird how the ECU isn't...

Your right, its pretty weird how the ECU isn't picking up on it. I think I will just go to autozone tomorrow and pick up a new Duralast TPS for $58. It comes with a 2 year warranty.

By the way, I...
01-12-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

I just rechecked the voltage and I am still...

I just rechecked the voltage and I am still getting 0v. Also, I rechecked the resistance with the car fully warmed up and I am now getting 770 ohms at closed throttle.

The Multimeter I am using is...
01-12-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

I will recheck it using the battery as the...

I will recheck it using the battery as the ground. I will pm you if I need a new one. Thanks for your help
01-12-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

No, I'm not getting any codes. However, when the...

No, I'm not getting any codes. However, when the car comes to a stop the idle holds at around 850rpm and then suddenly drops to 500-600. Every now and then the car will also stall when coming to a...
01-12-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,086
Posted By cefiro a32

TPS- Throttle position sensor

So I followed the instructions for testing the TPS on the following site http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/tps.html

I began by connecting the positive lead on my multimeter to the number 1 pin and the...
01-04-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,100
Posted By cefiro a32

DEX VI

Dexron vi is probably your best bet since GM no longer licenses Dex iii. Therefore, there is much variation between the different brands of Dex-iii currently being sold. Also, you are better off...
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