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Mazda
3
Engine
Mass Air Flow Sensor
The car runs but will not shift with a mass airflow sensor plugged in?
2010 MAZDA 3
280,000 MILES • 2.3L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
MATTHEWHOOPER
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2 POSTS
If you unplug the mass airflow sensor the transmission will begin to shift again but the engine will then begin to bog.
Sep 15, 2023 at 10:15 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Experienced Mechanic
110,248 POSTS
Hi,
It sounds like the mass air flow sensor is faulty. Have you replaced it or tried cleaning it? If not, first, try to clean it.
Here is a link that explains how to do it:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service
If you do clean it, make sure to use a cleaner designed for the sensor. Also, if that doesn't resolve the issue, replace the sensor.
Let me know.
Joe
Sep 17, 2023 at 7:05 AM
MATTHEWHOOPER
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We have the mass airflow sensor so idk what to do to it.
Sep 17, 2023 at 2:04 PM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Experienced Mechanic
110,248 POSTS
Hi,
Do you have the original one or a new one? Or do you mean you installed the new one and nothing has changed?
Let me know. Also, let me know if you have scanned the can-bus for diagnostic trouble codes.
Take care,
Joe
Sep 18, 2023 at 6:04 AM
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