broke air mass meter - is there a way around it?
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broke air mass meter - is there a way around it?
I broke my air mass meter. I was trying to figure out why the truck had no power and started taking apart components near the air filter to make sure everything was clear. I unscrewed the cabling from the air mass meter and broke the solder joints, I tried to re-solder what I broke using a cheapo soldering iron and burnt the traces off. My 4Runner will not start now. I was wondering if there is a way to route around that or jerry-rig it so I can get the truck started? I'm guessing not, but it never hurts to ask right?
Since the answer is most likely no, can I get some suggestions on where I can find this part cheap? I looked online and it is ranging from $270-$320. Thanks for any help/suggestions!
Since the answer is most likely no, can I get some suggestions on where I can find this part cheap? I looked online and it is ranging from $270-$320. Thanks for any help/suggestions!
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I broke my air mass meter. I was trying to figure out why the truck had no power and started taking apart components near the air filter to make sure everything was clear. I unscrewed the cabling from the air mass meter and broke the solder joints, I tried to re-solder what I broke using a cheapo soldering iron and burnt the traces off. My 4Runner will not start now. I was wondering if there is a way to route around that or jerry-rig it so I can get the truck started? I'm guessing not, but it never hurts to ask right?
Since the answer is most likely no, can I get some suggestions on where I can find this part cheap? I looked online and it is ranging from $270-$320. Thanks for any help/suggestions!
Since the answer is most likely no, can I get some suggestions on where I can find this part cheap? I looked online and it is ranging from $270-$320. Thanks for any help/suggestions!
You may have other issues as well.
First phone up all your local wrecking yards to see if they have a used one.
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i have a 94 3.0 and i have no clue what this cabling is u speek of.. all mine has is the pigtail plug in... is this what you broke.. am i missing something..
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you can buy (or barrow/rent) a medical soldering iron. or take it to your local nerd shop (i.e. radio-shack) and buy a student a few beers to do it for you. (maybe if your g.f. does the asking for you, it will raise your chances)
that can be fixed, and for a few hours of driving around, can be done in an afternoon.
that can be fixed, and for a few hours of driving around, can be done in an afternoon.
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no idea why toyota made those screws removable, in any case.
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yeah, I thought I could disconnect that and look at the connections to make sure they were ok. I broke mine trying to figure out why the truck has no power. I'm going to do a compression test on the motor though. It may not be worth fixing this air mass sensor piston rings and what not are shot. Anyone know where the compression should be on these 3.0L motors?
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