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20-02-2008, 04:51 PM
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running out to oki
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Ride: vt executive
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: blue mountains
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engine light on
hi there doe's any one know which wire i can remove to stop the engine light being on as i am running my vt with the air flow meter removed as it run better with out it , if possible ,thanks
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20-02-2008, 05:43 PM
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Ride: MY08 Outlander XLS
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Location: Bunbury, WA
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If it runs better without it, then you have a problem with the MAF sensor.
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Wholesaler of exhaust, suspension and brakes.
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20-02-2008, 07:31 PM
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running out to oki
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Ride: vt executive
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: blue mountains
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i know there is a problem with the air flow meter that is way it is not connected hence the reason why i need to disconnect the light from staying on
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20-02-2008, 07:40 PM
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Ride: WH II Caprice, 5.7
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Eschol Park, Sydney
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Originally Posted by king barrett
i know there is a problem with the air flow meter that is way it is not connected hence the reason why i need to disconnect the light from staying on
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You could remove the globe from the cluster. It would be a much better idea to fix the MAF sensor because when you do really have a problem you won't know if the engine warning light doesn't illuminate.
Last edited by accentstencil; 21-02-2008 at 12:38 PM.
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21-02-2008, 10:42 AM
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Ride: MY08 Outlander XLS
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Location: Bunbury, WA
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Good idea....Rather than fix the problem, just remove the part.
I would get another MAF, pick one up from the wreckers.
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I burnt my hand in a nasty way once using method one but thats because i'm a twat.
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Wholesaler of exhaust, suspension and brakes.
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21-02-2008, 09:24 PM
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Ride: VY SII HBD Calais L67
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Definately get another MAF. $30- $40 from the wreckers and give it a clean 1st. Cheaper than asking Holden to reset ur trouble codes
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22-02-2008, 11:50 AM
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You don't need 8 for fun
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Ride: VT Commodore V6 S1
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Golden Bay, WA
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make sure to get one that has the same part number, however. I bought one from eBay and although it was "supposed" to be for my car it totally threw out the idling and everything. I bought it with a ported & polished housing. Ended up swapping my sensor back in. Instantly went back to smooth running. Ported & polished housing appears to have improved acceleration, along with the 70mm Throttle body and cooler thermostat.
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22-02-2008, 08:28 PM
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running out to oki
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Ride: vt executive
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: blue mountains
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I have bought four so far, all starts off good than they die again thats why i want to remove it all together thanks
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22-02-2008, 09:58 PM
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Ride: VY SII HBD Calais L67
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Unless you get the car tuned for Mafless, I think it is crucial to your efficiency. If you have tried 4 MAFs' and no improvement, I think the MAFs' are actually good and the wire to the plug may be stuffed.
The Haynes manual has all the specific voltages for testing these things in it. Most Mechanics can measure the voltage of the MAF plug to tell you if it's working correctly.
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23-02-2008, 12:03 AM
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not for human consumption
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Ride: VR EXEC
Join Date: Dec 2005
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I reckon it's a great idea to pull the globes out. they all pi$$ me off. I say pull out the oil and battery lights too
note sarcasm
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23-02-2008, 02:59 AM
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Ride: VX SS 5.7L M6
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: W.A. Perth
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TheForgotten , oil light too? the engin light cant really cause any damage so it dosent really matter if u take that out but if the oil comes on i would be checking oil level straight away!! its kinda vital.
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23-02-2008, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nathans1987
TheForgotten , oil light too? the engin light cant really cause any damage so it dosent really matter if u take that out but if the oil comes on i would be checking oil level straight away!! its kinda vital.
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I think he was joking.
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23-02-2008, 09:08 AM
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Ride: VY SII HBD Calais L67
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Take the brakes out too for weight saving 
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24-02-2008, 06:29 AM
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running out to oki
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Ride: vt executive
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: blue mountains
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yeah good on ya lol
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