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Old 08-04-06 | 09:50 AM
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Having a very difficult time finding a part and was wondering if anyone knew of any salvage yards local to them that have any GS400's in stock. I don't care where it comes from - I just need it asap!

I need the MAF wiring pigtail from a 98 GS400. TAP thought they had it but sent me the wrong part. Then I found one at a place in Alabama but the guy was a complete and got mad and hung up on me!! Great customer service!!!

I have been on car-parts.com but their inventory lists are so outdated that half of the places that are supposed to have it don't even have a GS400 in stock.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Old 08-04-06 | 06:55 PM
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im guessing you went through the phonebook and asked everyone right? thats my only idea, i know some of the north side yards have them.... i was up on n. peoria, and at one of the salvage places for my girl and they had 3 different gs's...

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im guessing you went through the phonebook and asked everyone right? thats my only idea, i know some of the north side yards have them.... i was up on n. peoria, and at one of the salvage places for my girl and they had 3 different gs's...

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Matt,

Do you remember which one it was that had them?? Were they all 98+ GS's??

Thanks man,
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If I wasn't leaving for San Diego for a week in a few hours I'd check the local yards here in Alaska. If you're still looking next week drop me a PM next Sunday to remind me. I'd be happy to make a few calls for you. Or if you don't mind spending a few bucks on long distance, here's the largest salvage yard in AK, NorthWest Auto: (907)-333-5246 or try their Alaska toll free number 1-866-763-9838. There aren't many GS's up here so I doubt they will have it but you never know until you try. They have always had every part I needed for my other cars.
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Guys,

I am desparately needing this part. Someone please help me get the Lex back on the road. Come on people

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Think it was called, APEX Salvage... other than that, hit everysingle salvage in the t-town area..

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have you tried pm'ing aliga?
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Originally Posted by Mattress
Think it was called, APEX Salvage... other than that, hit everysingle salvage in the t-town area..

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Called everyone in the phonebook and none of them have a GS400 in stock nevermind the part I need.

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have you tried pm'ing aliga?
Yup, no luck there either Put 100 miles on this car in 9 months - about to lose the damn thing in a divorce - really want to drive it!!!

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how about running a map ecu? it'll allow you to get rid of the maf.
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Originally Posted by trbopooh
how about running a map ecu? it'll allow you to get rid of the maf.
For what that costs I could just buy a whole engine harness and cut out the MAF part

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you weren't able to repair the harness? how about a maf from sc4 or ls4? both 1uzfe...
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johnny what is it you really need the maf sensor itself if so i have a extra one laying around the
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You are saying that you're gs could be lost to a divorce? Is it in your name? sell it to a friend for a dollar, or give it to a family member as a one time deal. Just not understanding?
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Originally Posted by lexforlife
johnny what is it you really need the maf sensor itself if so i have a extra one laying around the
Hey man - my sensor is fine. It is the harness that goes to the sensor that is the problem. My supercharger belt snapped and ripped through the harness pulling the wires out of the pins. I have them back in there enough to hold, but not enough to safely drive the car.

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