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Old 08-17-2010, 07:12 PM
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Default emergency... how far can I drive with MAF unplugged?
I need a new one, how far can I drive with it unplugged to get home? Thanks
 
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as long/fast as it will allow you.

Your engine wont blow or anything, just may not drive fast [mine bucked over 20mph] but if your truck drives, then go ahead it wont damage anything.
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 08:59 PM
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as long/fast as it will allow you.

Your engine wont blow or anything, just may not drive fast [mine buckled over 20mph] but if your truck drives, then go ahead it wont damage anything.
What he said.

You can get away with alot in a emergency.
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 09:52 PM
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You can drive until your gas run out, which will be sooner with the MAF unplugged.
 
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my rover threw a MAF code other day..I cleaned it with some electronic contact cleaner and it's been fine so far..might be worth a shot if you plan on replacing it anyways
 
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