2006 Chevy Malibu Resetting MAF sensor

2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
65,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SOUFCAROLINA29
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I recently purchased an aftermarket air intake for my 2.2L Ecotec engine. I was told I had to reset the MAF sensor once i installed the new intake. I wanted to know how to accomplish reseting my MAF so my computer can recognize it?
Apr 2, 2009 at 9:04 AM
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ZACKMAN
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You need to reset your ECM, not the MAF sensor. While you can reset the ECM by disconnecting the battery, I prefer scanning the ECM using a scan tool and then resetting the ECM using the scan tool as well. Battery disconnect works as well, but you lose ALL memory. Your computer will then have to "re-learn" everything, not to mention you have to rest the radio stations and clock.
Apr 2, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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