1997 Infiniti Infinity QX4 Cuts out when press gas

Tiny
ZMANCHEF
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  • 1997 INFINITI QX60 HYBRID
  • 3.3L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 205,000 MILES
Bought a mass air flow sensor they said it was the problem hard to start and when it does it goes about 1 mile and cuts off then hard to start back but when it does it sounds like something is chocking the fuel it cuts off again manic said it was mass air flow sensor I payed $200 for it do keep going on that didn't fix the problem
Sunday, February 16th, 2014 AT 6:58 PM

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Tiny
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  • MECHANIC
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Please use some punctuation so I know how to read your post correctly. We need the exact diagnostic fault code number to know where to start. How was this problem diagnosed? Usually when I hear that someone just told a car owner what's wrong, they never actually diagnosed it. They're just guessing. If a mechanic really did diagnose it, why didn't he put the part on right away and verify the problem was solved?

Most importantly, diagnostic fault codes never say to replace parts or that they're bad. They only indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis, or the unacceptable operating condition. Over half the time when a part is referenced in a fault code, it is not the part that's bad. More often it's a mechanical or wiring issue.

Besides finding out the exact fault code number, you can look at the fresh air tube between the mass air flow sensor and throttle body. There can't be any cracks, leaks, or loose hose clamps. If any air sneaks into the engine that doesn't go through the mass air flow sensor, there won't be the corresponding amount of fuel to go with it.
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Sunday, February 16th, 2014 AT 7:55 PM

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