Can i jumper wire the plug on the mass air flow sensor

2001 CHEVROLET TRACKER
135,000 MILES
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STEVEN BALDWIN
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I have a 2001 chevy tracker with 2.5 v6 the mass air flow sensor is bad cant find one dont want to buy the whole throttle body. I have it unplugged but it runs bad can i jumper wire the plug itself to trick the computer and make it run better. Thanks
Jan 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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What make you think its bad?
Jan 22, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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STEVEN BALDWIN
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Took it to local shop told me it was bad but had to buy whole throttle body dealer item and i have not been able to locate a used one thanks
Jan 22, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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Get a 2nd opinion
Jan 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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STEVEN BALDWIN
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When it's plugged in runs ok but dies all the time when it;s unplugged runs all the time but runs bad
Jan 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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Have you tried cleaning it with an electronic cleaner, if it won't work -replace it
Jan 22, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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STEVEN BALDWIN
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Yes i removed it and cleaned it didnt help. The problem is locating one they wont sell just the sensor have to buy the whole throttle body and i havent been able to locate a used one just trying to get by until i can was why i want to jumper the plug.
Jan 22, 2012 at 9:41 PM