Q: Truck is idling poorly

asked by on October 16, 2016

Truck idles rough now. When stoping try to surge forward surges in reverse also put in neutral runs better but not correct. Auto zone code reader said to clean maf sensor I did and was careful not to break wires, but still runs same. Took -battery side off for 30 minutes this did not help either. Do I need new maf sensor ? 2 years ago mechanic said it was coil packs changed not much better now worse.

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