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Old 03-08-2007, 12:41 PM
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As did I. CEL came on so I changed it. It was a nice bonus.
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Old 03-08-2007, 02:05 PM
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Yea, the car doesn't think it's in warm up mode, & isn't dumping in fuel.
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Old 03-08-2007, 02:21 PM
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yes.
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Old 03-08-2007, 02:24 PM
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Default ****, really? im ordering one right now. i have those exact symptoms.
ECS best place?
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Old 03-08-2007, 02:50 PM
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nope, screw ECS and thier $10 shipping. rockauto.com all the way.
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Old 03-08-2007, 02:51 PM
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did they have the clip that often breaks when replacing this item?
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Old 03-08-2007, 03:15 PM
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I had similar results- maybe not as much improvement but definite improvement.
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Old 03-08-2007, 04:47 PM
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i don't think so...just be careful
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Old 03-08-2007, 04:49 PM
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Damn that is cheap! they are over $20 at the dealership. Used to be dirt cheap and went way up.
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Default yeah they got good prices I just got a new MAF for about $77 compared to $120-130 from other online
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