1997 Ford Contour engine problems

KCREW14

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1997 FORD CONTOUR
133,456 MILES

Car surges and stalls when at idle, hesitates when accelerating, has a sucking sound under the hood by the throttle body, my intake filter box doesn't close all the way, car doesn't run with made plugged it, engine will cut off after two seconds with it plugged in, scanner said I need a maf sensor a iav vavle and a crankshaft position sensor

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KCREW14

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With maf plugged in it doesn't run

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Thursday, August 29th, 2013 AT 5:07 PM

KCREW14

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Iac vavle

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Thursday, August 29th, 2013 AT 5:08 PM

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Have you tried cleaning your Max with maf cleaner to see if it runs any better? Also if you air box leaks bad enough it will affect the way it runs.

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Thursday, August 29th, 2013 AT 5:35 PM

KCREW14

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Yes, and it only latches in one place, no clips or anything

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Thursday, August 29th, 2013 AT 5:43 PM

SATURNTECH9

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So you did clean the Maf?Also did you try lightly taping on the maf with a screwdriver handle to see if it runs any different?Also have you checked for vacuum leaks?You need to get some latches or use zip ties or something to seal that air box up.