Unplugged MAF, now car will not start

1988 ALFA ROMEO
75,303 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • RWD • MANUAL
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JACK COOPER
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I watched a video online which said you can test your mass airflow sensor by unplugging it with you car running. I did this, the car shut off instantly, and now it will not start (with or without the MAF plugged in). Any ideas?

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Aug 3, 2017 at 1:26 AM
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JACK COOPER
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Just sorted it. Kept the engine turning for a good ten seconds, gave it some gas and slowly came to life.
Aug 3, 2017 at 2:49 AM
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STEVE W.
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That test works on some cars, on others it shuts them down because the computer just starts dumping in fuel and floods the engine.
Aug 3, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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