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    so i have an 02 grand prix gt and my "service engine soon" light came on i took it to a dealership and my maf was going out so i purchased one from an autoparts store and installed it now sometimes when i start my car it stalls out if i dont give it any gas....ive swapped it out like 3 times and even bought diff models and had a fuel system cleaner done and does it.....it didnt do it before i changed the maf and noone can tell me why its doing it, can anyone help.....thanks
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    Check the wires going to the maf and the fuse.
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    Idle air control valve maybe?

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    I agree....IAC may be the culprit. If you have a decent scan tool, I would check your volumetric efficiency to see if you are also dealing with a over/under estimating MAF sensor. IAT can also cause some cold start issues. Hope this helps

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    I'd be looking at the wires on it. ScottyDoggs...get in here and tell him about the wiring over the exhaust would ya!
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