1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass need to know how?

1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MVDRAGONKING
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hi i need to know what the engine electrical part is that is located next to the air filter?
Aug 26, 2010 at 2:12 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like you're talking about the mass airflow sensor-
Aug 26, 2010 at 2:25 PM
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MVDRAGONKING
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yes all i know is it is held in place by 3 screws and i needed to know how to tell if it is bad or not
Aug 26, 2010 at 5:10 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Tap on it if it causes the engine to react while idling its defective
Aug 26, 2010 at 5:25 PM
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