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Report: Failed Mass Air Flow Sensor May Cause Hesitation

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Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000

Exhaust & Emissions Affected: 1.6L 4 Cylinder

Average Mileage: 144,500 mi (130,000 mi - 159,000 mi)

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A defective mass air flow sensor can cause hesitation on acceleration, a lack of power or other drivability problems, all of which are usually accompanied by Check Engine Light illumination.

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  • Visitor, 1999 Mazda Protege, 130,000 mi

    maf was replaced and I still had issues. Needed to replace spark plugs and there was a clogged vacumb hose in the back driver side of the intake manifold. It went all the way accross the engine to some sensor on the passanger side strut tower.

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  • katzmeow10, 1999 Mazda Protege, 159,000 mi
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    had a certified mechanic look at this protege I was looking at purchasing and was told that this item needed to be replace amoungst many...

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