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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Hey guys, I finally got a chance to hook up the SRT intake thanks to passnu2 and 2000Lex. We put all the wires together and installed everything as it's suppose to be.

Now the problem is that the car won't start by itself, I have to give it a bit of gas while cranking it to start-up. Once started, the CEL and VSC lights go off. And the car will not rev pas 3k rpm if it's parked or moving, it hits 3k and cuts right off and bounces.

We got a code for the MAF sensor using a scanner, but the problem is that the car remains on even if we unplug the MAF sensor (does not die), weird!?

I need some insight on what the problem maybe, we are at a total lost...
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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In other word the maf doesnt seem to be working.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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It suppose to come with an ECU so it could compensate the A/F mixture. Without the ECU, the PCM will think that it's flooded with AIR so it has to compensate by adding more gas which you don't need and it will stall. Next culprit is the MAF.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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I like that thread you sent me, try to reverse that wire and see what it does. It the in/out and it may be backwards. Its the MAF that is throwing this off.

Is there anyway to tell if the MAF went bad or is having any issues? Its original with the car but its clean and looks to be in good condition but I know they can be a PITA.

To add to this the car runs great up till it hits 3k rpm (like its hitting the rev limiter). It does also take a little step to the gas pedal for it to fire up. I scanned for codes and its not running lean so that would show the ECU is doing what it should giving the extra fuel for the intake. Habeeb I think you should try to swap the wires you PM me about and reply back to me.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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^ I can't seem to find which in/out wire you are talking about, I double checked the connections from the SRT ECU to the car's ECU and every wire seems to be in the right place.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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^ I thought so myself but since that one post you sent me said that was a common issue my thinking may have been backwards Basically all you need to do is switch the wires that are on the wire that is cut so they are opposite what they are now. If that doesnt work put them back as I had them and stop over. That is the MAF wire and that is the issue so this could be a 5 min fix and you are good. Just try it it wont hurt anything. All the work is done now its PNP from here!!!
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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ok, we had 2 wires witched around which was causing the non-start issue. We re-wired them the correct way and now the car starts without having to rev up the engine while cranking.

The MAF and CEL problem remains, the car is still in safe mode and will not go past 3k rpm...

Any idea's guys??
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Give up burn it and buy a corolla
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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maybe the srt box is messed up, I did not have any problems when I installed mine.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GS4_CS
maybe the srt box is messed up, I did not have any problems when I installed mine.
I am not sure, is there anyway to test to see if the ECU box itself is messed up

The car won't start without gas again...
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Contacted SRT regarding the problem, hopefully they respond...
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Is the MAF sensor facing the right direction? It can be installed backwards and this wouldn't be the first time someone has accidentally done that so don't feel bad if it is.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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yea I am pretty sure the MAF is installed correctly. Unless the 2gen is different I had tried the pipe (alone) on the my 3gen and had it back wards and my car would not start. I had to flip the short pipe to correct the MAF going the correct direction. I would assume this car to be the same. If not then its worth trying. The ECU must be working because the car is getting the extra fuel and not tripping bank 1 or bank 2 from running lean. I keep getting code P0100 (MAF).

His car starts but the odd thing is the car still hits 3k RPM and its like it hits the rev limiter. Car drives smooth up till it hits 3k...nothing makes sense to me. Possible the MAF sensor went bad? Is there any way to check that alone??
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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One other thing, did you go by wire color or pin location when you installed the ecu?
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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PIN location as I think (off the top of my head) 2 wires where not the same color they say on the instructions.
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