what do i do with a code 3-2-2?

1989 VOLVO 245
20,000 MILES
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RAYZR
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having performance problems with my car. it started with codes of 1-2-1 and 2-1-2. i have replaced both the oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor. that got rid of the 1-2-1 and2-1-2 but gave me the 3-2-2. not really sure what to do or where to look next. any advice would be helpful and very much appreciated. thank you for your time and knowledge. DAZED and CONFUSED !!!!
Mar 20, 2012 at 12:45 AM
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RASMATAZ
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DTC 3-2-2 Airflow meter hot wire.
Mar 20, 2012 at 1:31 AM
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RAYZR
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thank you for the response, but what is that telling me is wrong and how do i go about correcting the problem?
Mar 20, 2012 at 1:56 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the airflow meter tested or try cleaning the wire
Mar 20, 2012 at 5:46 AM
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RAYZR
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thahks for responding. MAF is new and also been cleaned. wish you could give more detail on how to move forward on this issue.
Mar 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If its still popping up with the 322-you need to check the wiring back to the computer for short/open circuit-could also be the computer itself-sorry this is all I got for you
Mar 20, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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