Any unmetered air entering the intake manifold will do two things: It lowers the vacuum pressure which can then cause the fuel pressure to rise, and the 'lean' condition often causes the ECU to alter timing to create an over rich condition.
I do not know what the default is if the IAT sensor is not working. The MAP sensor is also in the same location and the default for that is zero pressure.
I do not think the MAF is bad, but you should check the wire connectors. BTW, never disconnect/connect the MAF while the engine is running.
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