Bad MAF = Throttle Lag?

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08-09-11, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sakataj

when you cleaned your throttle body and maf did u unhook anything else? or accidentally hit a line or anything might wanna double check just to be sure

Everything seems to be intact - even tightened the throttle cable.

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Originally Posted by NVTHSLEX

I used redline injector cleaner in the past, worked great. It also slightly boosts octane as well.

I think the process is like put in the redline cleaner when you are at 1/4 tank, drive it till nearly empty. Then fill up.

This way you dont have to wait for a whole tank of gas to finish before the redline cleaner reaches the injectors.

I'll have to give that stuff a shot. Thanks for your input.

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08-09-11, 11:00 AM

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The purpose of those fuel injector additives is to reduce carbon build-up. If your car is pinging/running lean then it may help. This will not solve your throttle lag. My hypothesis would be to check your TPS with a Lab Scope. Doing a snap test with a Lab Scope will show you the TPS's glitch. As I mentioned before, if you don't have proper tools, you won't have proper diagnostics.

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08-17-11, 06:22 AM

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Have you checked the play on the throttle body where the throttle cable is connected to? Check the mechanism that its connected to. I forgot what it's called.