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808jrh
09-21-2006, 06:59 AM
Aloha All!
I have a question about the MAF sensor. Does it matter which way the sensor is installed? The reason i'm asking is when i installed my intake system i didn't pay any particular attention as to which direction the sensor came out of the stock intake tube. :red: When i reinstalled it into the new tube i just plugged it in figuring i had a fifty-fifty chance of getting it right. :roll:

If it does matter and i got it wrong what kind of problems would show up to let me know? :smile:


I know someone has the answer because you guys are the Kings of HHR Knowledge!! :bow:

Bowtie388SBC
09-21-2006, 07:51 AM
I think there should be an arrow on the MAF itself showing the direction of air flow....Arrow points towards the throttle body...Not sure what happens when it's not in correct....Also, I think if your harness release clip on the MAF is on the bottom side, that would be correctly installed.

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/9/4/2/HHR014.jpg

61belair
09-21-2006, 11:01 AM
I don't think you can put it in backwards as the bolt pattern should be asymetrical. There should be an arrow which shows air flow as well.

SoCalHHR
09-21-2006, 12:36 PM
61Belair is correct: the MAF sensor will only bolt in one way.

If you got it reinstalled, it's in the right way.

Enjoy!

808jrh
09-21-2006, 06:50 PM
Okay...Thanks to all of you who replied...I check again and it's in correctly. :thumb: The main reason i asked is because it seems that sometimes when i let off the gas pedal, the rpms go up slightly for a second or two then drops. I thought maybe if the sensor was installed wrong that might have something to do with it. Anybody else having this happen??