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I would like to clean my tps and mafs. where can i locate these. it is 98 early model

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    Marvin May 11, 2010

    u can't clean the TPS.

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The tps is located on the side of the throttle body, usually black in color and has 2 screws or bolts and a wire connection. Uaually they can't be cleaned, they are a sealed unit.
The maf sensor is in the intake tube that goes from the air filter housing to the throttle body.

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Correct on th e Tps the maf is inside the airbox.

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I have a chevy Lumina 1997 and I keep getting code P0171and P0121 and would like to know what is causing these codes to keep coming up Thank You

this is an obd2 trouble code table, it can help you understand the meaning of code.
and the cause of p0171:

The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor is dirty or faulty. Note: The use of "oiled" air filters may cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled. There is also an issue with some vehicles where the MAF sensors leak the silicone potting material used to protect the circuitry.
There could be a vacuum leak downstream of the MAF sensor.
the solution:
In the vast majority of cases, simply cleaning the MAF sensor does the trick. Consult your service manual for it's location if you need help. I find it's best to take it off and spray it with electronics cleaner or brake cleaner. Make sure you are careful not to damage the MAF sensor, and make sure it's dry before reinstalling
Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary
Check for a dirty fuel filter and proper fuel pressure

the cause of p0121:

TPS has intermittent open or short internally
Harness is rubbing and causing an open or short in the wiring
Bad connection at the TPS
Bad PCM (less likely)
Water or corrosion in connector or sensor

solution:
1. If you have access to a scan tool, see what the idle and WOT (wide open throttle) readings are for the TPS. Check if they're close to the specifications mentioned above. If not, then replace the TPS and re-check.
2. Check for an intermittent open or short in the TPS signal. To do that, you can't use a scan tool. You'll need an oscilliscope. The reason is because scan tools take samplings of many different readings over just one or two data lines and can miss an intermittent drop out. Hook up your oscilliscope and watch the signal. It should sweep up and down smoothly with no drop outs or spikes.
3. If no problems were noticed, perform a wiggle test. Do this by wiggling the connector and harness while watching the pattern. Does it drop out? If so, replace TPS and re-check.
4. If you have no TPS signal, check for 5 Volt reference at the connector. If it's present, check the ground circuit for open or shorts.
5. Make sure the signal circuit isn't 12V. It should never have battery voltage. If it does, trace circuit for short to voltage and repair.
6. Look for any water in the connector and replace TPS as necessary.
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I cleaned the MAF sensor and wires, I also replaced the MAF sensor. The engine is still hesitating, but only when it is very cold outside. Should I try cleaning the wires again?

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A code P0121 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
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  • Bad connection at the TPS
  • Bad PCM (less likely)
  • Water or corrosion in connector or sensor
(TPS = throttle position sensor - mounted on side of throttle body and connected to accelerator linkage.)
Causes A code P0171 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
  • The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor is dirty or faulty. Note: The use of "oiled" air filters may cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled. There is also an issue with some vehicles where the MAF sensors leak the silicone potting material used to protect the circuitry.
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  • Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary
  • Check for a dirty fuel filter and proper fuel pressure
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