1985 Map Sensor Location
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1985 Map Sensor Location
Was having rough idiling issues, so i took to mechanic. He said I need to replace the MAP sensor. Looked in manual and they say where MAP sensor is and how to replace. They say its on left rear corner of intake manifold, even showing small close up pic, making it look like it is easily accessible. But I cant find it.
Anyone shed light on this?
Anyone shed light on this?
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85 -89 TPI are MAF
It is if you have a 90-91 TPI which use MAP
85 -89 TPI are MAF
It is if you have a 90-91 TPI which use MAP
Last edited by rodj; Jun 16, 2010 at 07:01 PM.
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nope.. the car doesnt have a manifold absolute presure sensor.. its a Mass air flow sensor. do your self a favor and go buy a can of sensor safe throttle body spray cleaner (like carb cleaner but for Fuelie cars)
Spray that inside the MAF (there will be a screen and two small wires, just spray them off) the MAF pops right out of the intake tube. If the car runs ok other than rough idle I would bet its dirty.. and a sa new MAF can go 300 bucks..
Spray that inside the MAF (there will be a screen and two small wires, just spray them off) the MAF pops right out of the intake tube. If the car runs ok other than rough idle I would bet its dirty.. and a sa new MAF can go 300 bucks..
Melting Slicks
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To confirm the MAF is the problem, disconnect the wire harness from the MAF. If the idle improves, the problem is the MAF. If not, look elsewhere. Like someone else stated, spray the inside of the MAF with MAF cleaner. You can get it at any auto part store.
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Have you ever replaced the MAF relays? MAF relays can generate codes 33, 34, and 36. If the '85 is like an '86 they are located on a bracket behind the battery on the driver's side. One relay provides MAF power and the other controls the MAF burn-off (After the engine shuts down the burn-off circuit provides power to the MAF sensing wire to burn off contaminants). Cost is about $20.00 for new relays. Most folks consider relay replacement preventitive maintenance on these cars.
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Have you ever replaced the MAF relays? MAF relays can generate codes 33, 34, and 36. If the '85 is like an '86 they are located on a bracket behind the battery on the driver's side. One relay provides MAF power and the other controls the MAF burn-off (After the engine shuts down the burn-off circuit provides power to the MAF sensing wire to burn off contaminants). Cost is about $20.00 for new relays. Most folks consider relay replacement preventitive maintenance on these cars.
Steve
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Burning Brakes
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Is it still a weak link like the '86 relays?
They aren't that hard to Find, either - NAPA...
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