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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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Idling Help!

Hey im new to mbworld,I just had a quick question for you. I have a 1996 E-320 it has 158K its been a good car unfortunatly I started to have a major problem i believe. When I put the car in Park or stop the motor will start to idle like crazy it will go from 0-2rpm non stop till i change gears in then it will continue to do it but not as much. This happends on and off. I would really appreciate it if you can help me out I would like to fix it my self if its not a major problem. please help me I dont want my car to screw up. Thank you.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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do you have check engine light on?
if not i'm guessing something to do with the idle controller valve.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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the check engine light is on. I hooked up the ODB3 it reads "MAF or VAF A CKT range/perf" ( P0101) could it be that the maf sensor is just dirty?
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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get dirty or a bit out of range the codes are usually the fuel trim codes on both banks of cylinders.The p0101 circuit range code is most likely a bad maf circuit so firdt make sure it is plugged in and that the wires are in good shape if they are then a new maf (not ebay) from autohausaz,com will solve the problem.
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always a good idea to check all other systems at the same time,clear the code and see what codes return.Check all the spark plug connectors to be sure you have no misfires.

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