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  1. #1 Car Won't Start... Just Cranks. 
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    I have 2001 Grand Prix GT with an SS M90 Kit. I went to do a cold start yesterday, and the car wouldn't start. It just cranks. It will run if I keep my foot on the gas, but as soon as I let off, it dies. No code came up on my Aeroforce scan gauge. I have changed the fuel filter and spark plugs. Anyone have any ideas?
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    clean your maf sensor maybe

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch View Post
    clean your maf sensor maybe
    I'll try that. Do I have to use MAF sensor cleaner? I'm trying to get my car running right now and no shop is open.
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    I'm gonna try electrical contact cleaner.
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    Fixed!!! Thank you so much!!!
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    no problem man. If it starts to do it agian, now you know what it may be, but next time that maf might go bad.

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    They actually do make a Maf Sensor Cleaner. Brake Cleaner works too if your in a bind. If that happens again unplug the maf. You car will run without it. It just puts it into speed density mode. It may not like to idle at first without some throttle. Trust me been here done this before lol.
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    Yea i use the maf cleaner that comes in the red and white can.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rynoman03 View Post
    Brake Cleaner works too if your in a bind.
    NO...man.

    No.

    Never spray a sensor with brake clean...it'll eat it straight up and destroy it. Been there, done that.

    MAF/Sensor cleaner is a very diluted mixture of parts cleaner...so it is sensor safe.
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    Yeah only use maf cleaner or electrical contact cleaner.
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    Did anyone else notice the title says his cat won't start?

    My $0.02, if your cat isn't starting, it's probably dead.
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    Did not even notice it.
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    lol
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    I fail.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bluegtp91 View Post
    NO...man.

    No.

    Never spray a sensor with brake clean...it'll eat it straight up and destroy it. Been there, done that.

    MAF/Sensor cleaner is a very diluted mixture of parts cleaner...so it is sensor safe.
    That's funny coulda swore Reptile told me I could use Brake Clean if needed. I guess I am mistaken.
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    Did you try swinging it around the carpet?

    Tutorial
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    Quote Originally Posted by rynoman03 View Post
    That's funny coulda swore Reptile told me I could use Brake Clean if needed. I guess I am mistaken.

    Wouldnt use brake cleaner on a maf.
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    Pretty much.
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    Electrical contact cleaner worked for me.
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    Feeding it, and a trip to the vet might help as well.
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