I got a code for the MAF SENSOR so I bought the piece and it cause my car to stall out. So I put the old piece in AND the car is running normal. the check engine light went off and comes on then goes off again. The engine light is on now and the guy at the emissions say that the code is P0102 and its the MAF VACUUM. What is that and what's the difference between them. And how do I fix this

Any sensor plug being removed will cause the engine to stall out and possibly cause the sensor to completely fail especially if it is an old one that's been in for a long time I guess that's what your asking

it could , have the OBD codes read to be sure, also put a good fuel addative in your next tank of fuel to clean any sensors etc

If the check engine is flashing. Could be exhaust related.

the ecm may be bad,
P0103 OBD-II Trouble Code Technical Description Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit High Input What does that mean? Basically this means that there is a problem with the Mass Air Flow High (MAF) sensor or circuit. A more technical description would be that the MAF circuit had higher than expected voltage (air flow). Other MAF sensor circuit DTC trouble codes are P0100, P0101, P0102, and P0104. Symptoms You will likely not notice any serious drivability problems, although there may be symptoms such as a general decrease in power or sluggishness. Causes A code P0103 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: The MAF may be disconnected, or a wiring connection may be bad The MAF sensor may be damaged The vehicle computer may be faulty (very rare) Possible Solutions The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back. Then start with the cheapest, easiest repair procedures: Verify that the Mass Air Flow Sensor wiring is connected properly and that there are no broken / frayed wires. Inspect for any air leaks near the MAF sensor. Take the MAF out and clean it using a spray cleaner such as brake cleaner or electrical contact cleaner. Be gentle with the sensor. Check the voltage of the MAF sensor (refer to a repair manual for vehicle specific information) Replace the MAF sensor. Register now to ask a question (free) Related P0103 DTC Discussions 2005 Duramax 6.6 P0103 help I have no clue where to begin looking for the solution to this code. Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit High Voltage is the description of the code, I've looked on various forums and i cant seem to find a definite cause. Ive cleaned the MAF several times with MAF cleaner. I seem to only get this c... 2002 Hyundai accent L 1.5 P0103 Put in a new MAF sensor but code still remains for MAF sensor high voltage. Using scan tool, the airflow rate=920 cf/m and the intake air temp reads -40?F at idle. Both readings are way out of the norm. Not sure what to do next, any ideas would be appreciated. P.S. I traced back the wires for MAF se... 2001 Mazda MPV p0103 & p0174 codes recently, this minivan has a P0103 & P0174 code. researched about the codes and MAF sensor seems like the common denominator between these 2 codes although according to Mazda, P0174 affected part is the fuel injection system where fuel trim system too lean while the 103 has the MAF as the part ... Corolla with MAF codes p0171 p0100 p0101 p0103 I have a 2000 corolla that I bought last fall. It had soft codes that didn't store. Now it has hard codes 0171, 0100, 0101, 0103. Today it started chugging and lurching during hard acceleration. I was a Toyota technician 10 years ago, but never really dealt with this particular model. It has 11... 2002 3.8L Pontiac GPX (P0172, P0101 and P0103) Hello, I have been having some rough starting, rough idle and stalling issues. I have printed off the P0172 page and started to replace items. Two weeks agao I got MAP codes. 1. So I replaced the MAP. It still had a stalling issue/rough idle. 2. So I changed the Idle control, PCV, cleaned my air fi...

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disconnect your MAF sensor and turn it on and see if it runs with out stalling. if it does, replace your MAF sensor, do not run your vehicle without it.

Could be wiring to the MAF. Did you replace it with a new one? I know that might seem silly but people do put used ones on.

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If you did not disconnect the battery and drain the voltage from the ECM, it could be using old settings when the problem existed.
When a problem occurs, the computer tries to correct it or find new settings to work around the problem. When you fix a problem you have to clear the codes and sometimes erase the memory from the computer to allow it to start back at the factory settings.
When you disconnect something and the check engine light comes on, the computer goes into limp mode and uses values for the sensors preset by the factory. The car will almost always run rich to ensure the driver can get back to a place for repairs.

The first thing I would have checked is the TPS, ( throttle position sensor ), this is usually the cause of a high idle.

As far as running bad and fake stalling or stalling, there are 2 very common things that can cause that.

1. MAF, ( mass air flow ), sensor. If this is faulty you will have issues like, bad idle, loss of power when accelerating, poor gas mileage, fake stalling and stalling, eventually your engine will not start.

2. Oxygen sensors. Faulty oxygen sensors can cause very similar symptoms as the MAF.

I hope this helps you.

hi this might not be the MAF but the MAP sensor as this is the thing that normally gives you this sort of fault, the MAF adjusts the air and fuel mix but the MAP adjusts the air and fuel mix and also the timing via the ECM , normally if it is the MAF it will just idle rough and still run as normal, but jerky and bogs down but does not stall, so if anything i would opt for the MAP sensor first before the MAF...hope this helps

pull the cat off and see if it runs ok if it does then replace it as it will cause the maf senser to read bad.