1999 Isuzu Rodeo Question Mass Air Flow

1999 ISUZU RODEO
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DRAY2N
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I was told my MAF needed to be replaced. I disconnected it and removed it to see the internal condition. It looks extremely clean. I did nothing and reinstalled it. After reinstalling it the SUV would die out immediately after starting(wont idle), but if I gave it gas it would blow out lots of black smoke. I disconnected the battery for a few minutes and then reconnected it. Now everything seems to be fine. It idles fine and no more black exhaust smoke. I have not taken it for a drive yet. Is this normal and why would it now idle just fine? Oh, the check engine light is now off also.
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Oct 19, 2010 at 6:48 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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seems like the MAF sensor is starting to fail. black smoke indicates that the fuel / air ratio is not correct, which is effected by a faulty MAF sensor.
Oct 19, 2010 at 8:45 PM
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