Mass air flow sensor problems

1998 BMW 528
120 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SLEDBOY2K
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My 1998 528i will not run with a maf plugged in. Got a new one, still will not run with MAF plugged in. Checked for holes or leaks, none. Any suggestions or options.
Dec 15, 2010 at 2:02 AM
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Has a scan tool been hooked up yet? Scanning for faults will be the next thing to do to be sure you aren't just throwing parts at it.
Dec 15, 2010 at 2:46 AM
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Had the codes pulled. P1010 Mass air circuit or vacuum leak. I am missing the tube which connects from the boot to the icv. I have plugged the boot solid, but would this tube be vital enough to mess up the MAF? Also, I cleaned the MAF and i can get it to idle, but the second I put it in gear or step on the throttle slightly, car dies and then will not start again without sputtering and missing until I disconnect the maf
Dec 16, 2010 at 8:16 PM
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Replace the tube that connects the boot and ICV
Dec 16, 2010 at 11:09 PM
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Update. Replaced the rubber tubing that connect the air intake boot to the ICV. Problem solved. Transmission started shifting smooth and it runs great. Thx
Jan 8, 2011 at 12:21 AM
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The Doctor knows his BMW cars!!!
Jan 8, 2011 at 12:29 AM