CEL need help...

grcuadros

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alrite so i was putting on my cai after getting help here on the boards. however, it was hott in my garage and i was just overall exhausted, so i decide to just put the stock stuff back on (didnt get too far into the install) and take it for a spin and make sure its all ok. as soon as i turn on the car it stalls. confused, but ok i go and check out whats wrong. the MAF wire wasnt plugged in, i forgot, oops. so i plug it back in and start the car. the CEL is still on and i drove about 2 miles to and from the local 7-11 and its still going. i cant think of anything else i may have left unplugged or not secured. whats going on? i need quick responses because fortunately, yet also unfortunately, i leave for the beach tomorrow for a week. thanks.
 
You need to disconnect your negative terminal and reset the ecu. Hold the brake down to drain the residual power. Let it set and double check that MAF and air temp sensor are plugged. That should fix it.
 
DAWIV said:
You need to disconnect your negative terminal and reset the ecu. Hold the brake down to drain the residual power. Let it set and double check that MAF and air temp sensor are plugged. That should fix it.

is there any danger in driving with the check engine light to the beach? i wouldnt think so since its not a major problem. thanks alot. ill do the battery later today and let you know if it got fixed.
 
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