coolercity

Hi,

Guys I need some help please. I changed the air filter using this guide: http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/20...engine/replace

and now when i start the car, it starts but then it shuts off after a second and check engine light turns on. I unplugged the negative on battery for 1 min, still same problem. Put back old filter, unplugged negative on battery for 1 min, still same problem.

Thanks for any help!

accelerate

Hmmm did the mass air flow sensor get unplugged.

NightVince

did you try to start it again???

i have to try twice to get it going on my car after i remove the neg battery line.

MAF connected all the way???
filter in all the way???

Night

panda08

iTrader: (1)

oh man. needs a new engine... jk

hope you didn't rip off any of the MAF wires while lifting the intake tube up.

coolercity

Everything looks fine with the MAF cable/connection as far as i can tell. I just unplugged it and plugged it back in and reset battery-- still same problem. Could it be anything else? Is there any way i can get the check engine code without special equipment?

Thanks again for your help guys.

NightVince

try starting it twice

Night

coolercity

Haha, I actually tried it 3 times.

Any other suggestions? I saw in another thread that someone suggested to try to turn it on with the MAF unplugged and if it starts fine, then that narrows down the problem. Is this true? Sounds dangerous?

panda08

iTrader: (1)

if you start it without the MAF plugged in, it dies and you get a check engine light

liqB

A/F ratio needs to be relearned? Does it die or does the idle slowly drop to a craw then stalls?

06isDriver

it does this when the maf sensor is unplugged, I am certain. I've spent alot of time messing around with the intake on this car, and I can assure you, it thinks the maf is unplugged.

get your codes read to be certain. I think the code has to do with MAF signal out of range or something to that affect.
You'll probably have to go buy a little 49$ scanner at autozone or something.

TLRD

iTrader: (3)

MAF for sure. Try blowing into the plug and make sure the connectors are clear of any dirt. If that doesn't work you probably pulled a wire loose while unplugging it.

quick123

iTrader: (2)

Something could have got onto the actual MAF sensor...I would take it out of the intake pipe and clean it with some compressed air and try it again

UniSlayEX

Agreed. While you're at it you should check that everything is clean and in working order. Intake hose clamps tightened and no punctures in the rubber. GL and let us know how it goes.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

You have to be ever so careful with the MAF sensor. It will have some build-up on it; might wanna try some MAF Sensor cleaner available at any auto parts store.

coolercity

Update: All fixed. Luckily it wasn't an issue with the MAF. Turns out i knocked the air intake hose out of place during the process. Everythign works great now. Thanks for the help!