Nissan Repair: Stalling, air inlet hose, mass airflow sensor


Question
I must say I've seen 5 or 6 different answers to this question specifically so I was hoping as time went on there is a more definitive answer. 95 Maxima stalls at red lights, start fine in the morning, no other issues like hesitation or anything, simply stalls after it warms up. I must mention it was crazy up and down when turning the steering wheel and we disconnected the power steering pressure switch and it runs much better disconnected, did I find the problem? I have one on order, but I think since this is so pervasive you know exactly what it is? Brand new MAF & IAC after getting a 0102 code, that's all the info, good luck!

Answer
Dale,

Check for vacuum leaks and if there are none check the positive crankcase vent valve. If these are fine then the manifold absolute pressure sensor is the next thing to check and replace.  You already addressed the idle air control valve and mass airflow sensor.  The other thing to check is to make sure the air inlet hose between the MAF and the throttle body.  Any unmetered air makes it quite difficult to get the car to adjust idle and that is especially true if it is between the MAF and the throttle body.  Check for cracks in the folds of the hose.