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My Chevy Cruze 2014, has been having an engine light, after taking it to AutoZone, I got the following error codes : P1101, P0236, P227. AutoZone has advised replacing the MAF sensor. I have been wondering if the MAF is really faulty or it something else. After installing a used sensor that was taken from the junkyard (for testing purposes), the cooling fan started to run at a very high speed. I have then reinstalled the actual sensor, the fan does not run like before. Now I am thinking whether the MAF is faulty or not. Any thought? before purchasing a new MAF sensor at AutoZone.
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MAF contains an intake air temp sensor. When unplugged with battery hooked up it defaults to screamy fan mode as a failsafe. Should go away next restart.

MAF codes are rarely sensors on these cars. I'd suggest looking for a vacuum or air leak instead.

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No.

Look for a leak @ valve cover / turbo piping.

Is this a 1.4T? It's in the 1.6 section that was only available overseas.
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I have noticed that the heater horse that comes from the anti-freeze reservoir is leaking, I purchased the replacement horse at Autozone, but for some raison it look different from the original horse I had on the car, I will go find an other horse and see if it fix the issue. I had a spill of antifreeze, is there anything I should be concerned about the spill?
The hose has been redesigned with another O-ring on the end of it, but should look pretty similar. Possible they gave you one for the other motor offered in these. That coolant junction it connects to has also been redesigned because they crack/leak often.
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@jblackburn you are absolutely right. One question concerning the new O-ring, does it replace the U shape clip? image attached.
No, I believe the clip is still needed from what I remember.
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Yeah, oily things just take a little while to burn off.

Hope that's the end of your leaks - for now!
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I have P0236, P1101 and P2227 , the Auto zone report says : "Inspect for correct air filter and air box is securely latch properly". The car had been in an accident, which had made the air box to be loose, I will have to find ways to securely latched it and see if there is any change. Any advice?
Replace air box with a junkyard one if it won't stay shut.

Check all turbo/boost hoses for loose clamps or tears.
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Looks like an intercooler connection.

The clip is loose or the entire hose? If it's the entire hose, bumper removal isn't difficult to get it back on there and snug it up.
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You are really smart - your comments help me diagnose my Cruze 2015 LT GAS TURBO - do you recommend cleaning the MAF SENSOR and how often?
Maybe every 3-5 years, but it shouldn't really get dirty in the pre-turbo location it's on on the Cruze. They sell a MAF cleaner at auto parts stores.
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