Mass air flow sensor?

Tiny
DGRS4LYF
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  • 2007 GMC SIERRA
  • 4.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 175,700 MILES
Check engine and traction control lights came on and my truck would “jump into 2nd gear. Air intake code came up so I replaced mass airflow sensor. Truck no longer jumped but check engine and traction control lights stayed on. New code says it’s the air intake temperature sensor. Truck runs fine. Just the check engine and traction control lights are still on as well as air temperature code. I got the MAF from O'reilly auto parts and went for the cheapest one. Could it hopefully just be cheap parts or something more sinister? I’m not a mechanic but replacing MAF is simple enough to do myself. Thanks.
Saturday, February 20th, 2021 AT 9:53 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the sensor is no good because the air temperature sensor is inside the MAF sensor. I would make sure it is installed correctly and if so get an ACDelco unit from Amazon or Rock Auto. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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Thank you! Going to order the whole unit now. Fingers crossed that will fix check engine and traction control lights.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 4:28 PM
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KEN L
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Please let us know.
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Thursday, February 25th, 2021 AT 8:04 AM
Tiny
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Thank you! I put in MAF myself, with my 13 speed KW mechanic watching me, and all lights back to normal. Thank you! Best to buy the correct part/manufacturers item than going cheap route.
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Friday, March 5th, 2021 AT 12:44 PM
Tiny
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Happy to hear it's fixed. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future. You're always welcome here.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Monday, March 8th, 2021 AT 7:01 PM

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