P0068 MAF/MAP code on 2012 base
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P0068 MAF/MAP code on 2012 base
Has anyone dealt with this? Does it involve cleaning or replacing a part? the car is still under CPO warranty but trying to limit wasting time at dealership if it is simple.
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Whenever you get a numerical error code, check it out on Google. EZ/PZ.
The intake tract on these modern fuel injected cars is usually quite long with several joints, any of which can leak and suck in air causing a code.
Dealers are oriented towards replacing parts as opposed to fixing parts. This is the easiest for the dealer and most profitable. All too often the replacement part does not fix a problem, and the dealers' universal response is, "let's try something else." There is no mention of reinstalling at no cost to you the original operative part.
My advice to air leak-type codes is to do a "smoke test". Most competent indy shops have a smoke tester. Harmless smoke is ingested into the intake system and the tech notes where the smoke is leaking out. Again, EZ/PZ.
Had this experience with a Hyundai V8 which I had modified a bit. "Replaced" a MAF sensor and an intake tube. No joy. Smoke test revealed a tiny air leak on the shaft of the throttle body.
The intake tract on these modern fuel injected cars is usually quite long with several joints, any of which can leak and suck in air causing a code.
Dealers are oriented towards replacing parts as opposed to fixing parts. This is the easiest for the dealer and most profitable. All too often the replacement part does not fix a problem, and the dealers' universal response is, "let's try something else." There is no mention of reinstalling at no cost to you the original operative part.
My advice to air leak-type codes is to do a "smoke test". Most competent indy shops have a smoke tester. Harmless smoke is ingested into the intake system and the tech notes where the smoke is leaking out. Again, EZ/PZ.
Had this experience with a Hyundai V8 which I had modified a bit. "Replaced" a MAF sensor and an intake tube. No joy. Smoke test revealed a tiny air leak on the shaft of the throttle body.
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