96 taurus stalling

83,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TAURUSGIRL85
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my 96 ford taurus started stalling, i took it to get the code checked when the check engine light came on, they told me to replace the mass air flow sensor- after doing so, my car is still stalling when idle. i asked some friends what else the problem could be, and was told that i need to reset the ecm? how do i do this?
Jan 26, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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CUP1981
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There is no "reset" for the ECM. You can clear the code using a scanner and you can relearn the computer. Neither of those will help your problem. The first question I must pose for you is where did you get the code read? If it was a certified technician that performed the proper functions tests to narrow it down to the MAF sensor, then you probably have gotten a bad MAF sensor. If you got a quick scan from a parts store or a friend adn they just based the failure off of the code from the scanner, then it's likely a misdiagnoses. The scanner only tells you what system has failed, it does not tell you the reason it is failing. Likely, the MAF is not getting the proper voltage due to a low battery charge or a failing ECM. If this is the case, have it checked by a train professional, as the testing process is quite in depth.
Mar 22, 2011 at 9:11 PM
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