1986 Buick Somerset code 34

1986 BUICK SOMERSET
52,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FHLAWSON
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how can you test the sensor when you get a code 34 ?
Sep 20, 2010 at 11:21 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That's a Mass Air Flow sensor code. How is the car running?
Did you try clearing the code to see if ti comes back?
Sep 20, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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FHLAWSON
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[quote:295cfbadc5="Wrenchtech"]That's a Mass Air Flow sensor code. How is the car running?
Did you try clearing the code to see if ti comes back?[/quote:295cfbadc5]
yes reset code
runs ruff
step on gas---while moving--almost dies like running out of gas
Sep 20, 2010 at 3:46 PM
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It's probably a bad sensor but check all the intake snorkels and any attaching hoses or pipes before assuming that.
Sep 20, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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FHLAWSON
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[quote:66b6688d01="Wrenchtech"]It's probably a bad sensor but check all the intake snorkels and any attaching hoses or pipes before assuming that.[/quote:66b6688d01]
there are two on the air intake
a small one with two wires and the one with three-i think this is the air mass sensor
Sep 20, 2010 at 5:58 PM
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I was referring to making sure there are no air leaks between the sensor and the engine.
Sep 20, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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FHLAWSON
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replaced mass air senson senson---same problem
Oct 3, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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FHLAWSON
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also get a code 43---dont know what that is
Oct 3, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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That means the problem could be elsewhere in the MAF circuit. It can be any of the related wiring or the PCM.
A clogged exhaust will also give a MAF code
Oct 3, 2010 at 11:37 AM
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FHLAWSON
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also the oil light is on but the oil pressure is ok
Oct 3, 2010 at 11:38 AM