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NamecipS

NamecipS

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Teenager's car

'93 Buick Regal

3.8 litre

 

Mechanic says it needs a Mass Airflow sensor and wants over $300 to fix it. Way to much for this old car. Was hoping for around $100, which I felt I could justify.

 

Called 2 very popluar auto parts stores and both stated that their computers are telling them the year and make of the car does not call for this sensor. Haynes manual I have has no reference to this sensor.

 

Mechanic unhooked sensor and we drove it home. Car runs better than it has in months. Problem is the mechanic says we can't drive it around to much because it will "backup and blow up".

 

HELP, she's killing me asking to borrow the truck or car every night.

 

Anyone have any suggestions?(other than buy a new/used car;))

mcpapa

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Very interesting. I'm told that my daughter's car needs exactly the same thing. Being a 2001 Dodge Stratus; this is much pricier than $300. Supposedly $500 just for the part from the dealer; something like $275 aftermarket if it can be found.

 

When I use the link, there are no matches for "2001 Dodge Stratus Mass Air Flow Sensor". Sheesh!

h.s.footballfan

h.s.footballfan

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Teenager's car

'93 Buick Regal

3.8 litre

 

Mechanic says it needs a Mass Airflow sensor and wants over $300 to fix it. Way to much for this old car. Was hoping for around $100, which I felt I could justify.

 

Called 2 very popluar auto parts stores and both stated that their computers are telling them the year and make of the car does not call for this sensor. Haynes manual I have has no reference to this sensor.

 

Mechanic unhooked sensor and we drove it home. Car runs better than it has in months. Problem is the mechanic says we can't drive it around to much because it will "backup and blow up".

 

HELP, she's killing me asking to borrow the truck or car every night.

 

Anyone have any suggestions?(other than buy a new/used car;))

 

 

What exactly is the car doing? maybe the throttle position sensor?

mcpapa

mcpapa

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I can't speak for NamecipS, but (yes, trying to get some free advice) in my daughter's case, the car seems fine until you come to a stop. Does not want to keep running when idling at low RPMs.

nees1212

nees1212

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Teenager's car

'93 Buick Regal

3.8 litre

 

Mechanic says it needs a Mass Airflow sensor and wants over $300 to fix it. Way to much for this old car. Was hoping for around $100, which I felt I could justify.

 

Called 2 very popluar auto parts stores and both stated that their computers are telling them the year and make of the car does not call for this sensor. Haynes manual I have has no reference to this sensor.

 

Mechanic unhooked sensor and we drove it home. Car runs better than it has in months. Problem is the mechanic says we can't drive it around to much because it will "backup and blow up".

 

HELP, she's killing me asking to borrow the truck or car every night.

 

Anyone have any suggestions?(other than buy a new/used car;))

 

If it really has one, try cleaning it first. Go to the auto parts store and buy a can of MAF sensor cleanor. It's in an aerosol can. It's a delicate part, and an expensive part as you know so take your time. It's located with the air intake.

 

Here's a link to the part:

 

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?D=buick+mass+air+flow+sensor&Ntt=buick+mass+air+flow+sensor&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Main&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&N=4294966999+9801&Nty=1&V=1585+4294966999&Vh=1993%20Buick

 

If you want to get the part and replace it yourself, I highly recommend Kentucky Motors. IMO, stay away from Autozone and PepBoys.

NamecipS

NamecipS

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So what did you end up doing???

 

It's sitting in front of the house. Still up in the air what we're going to do.

 

I told her $350 now or monthly car payment to the bank, her choice.

woodsrider

woodsrider

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It's sitting in front of the house. Still up in the air what we're going to do.

 

I told her $350 now or monthly car payment to the bank, her choice.

Autozone lists two different models for your car. I am not saying you should buy it from Auto Zone but that was the first one I checked. It shouldn't be that hard to replace yourself.

 

http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,42420/initialAction,partTypeResultSet/initialN,15900151/initialNtt,/initialNo,/shopping/selectZip.htm

nees1212

nees1212

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It's sitting in front of the house. Still up in the air what we're going to do.

 

I told her $350 now or monthly car payment to the bank, her choice.

 

If you have an auto parts store close by, drive it up there, and have them check the engine codes. If a senor is bad, it should be throwing a code. They'll be able to tell you what's wrong. That is if you don't trust your mechanic. Based on my quick search, a 34 is the MAF. If it truly is the MAF, you can try the cleaner or buy a new one and install yourself. Again, I'll never buy anything electrical from Autozone, as that's just been my dad's and my personal experiences.

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