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I just bought an 05 duramax.

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Old 04-11-2012, 08:26 PM
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it finally through a light and it was the mass airflow sensor. i unplugged it and got the power back.
 
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Old 04-11-2012, 10:54 PM
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K&Ns can get the MAF sensor contaminated with oil. try cleaning the MAF sensor. i run a K&N and haven't had the issue but have heard of plenty that do
 
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Old 04-11-2012, 11:57 PM
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ya thats what i was thinking too. tomorrow im getting a can of mas cleaner
 
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Old 04-15-2012, 09:26 PM
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ditch the K&N and get an S&B intake, you'll be much happier
 
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Old 04-20-2012, 11:12 AM
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X2 on gettin rid of the K&N. The factory ones flow great! You just need to change the mouth piece
 
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Old 04-24-2012, 04:34 PM
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well i cleaned the sensor up and it works great now thanks guys
 
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