02 spec v MAF sensor problems!!! pls help!!!

[punk138]

okay so heres my problem, it all started when i cleaned my short ram intake filter. after following proper instructions, the last step was to put a light film of oil (supplied with the short ram) around the filter. i did, and let it set for about two hours. No problems what so ever going to work and back. the next day i was driving a good distance, i decided to punch it and listen to my to cvtc *NIS-TEC* kick in. Dam i love that sound!!! once i hit 5 gear and about to hit 5000 rpm's the dam thing suddenly slowed down. almost like if a govener kicked in. i freaked out not knowing what happend. TUrns out it was the MAF sensor. i replaced it 2 days and $150 bucks later but now the check engine lite worn turn off. i tried using the computers from autozone to eliminate the lite but still it comes back and stays lit. ANother thing is it idles way to high, before it was at 800 now at 1500, its annoying!!!!!!! i noticed i waste more gas as well which is getting expensive!! if anyone has any ideas as to fixing this problem............i would appreciate any comments or ideas or input!!! anything. thank you.

One more thing, in my attempts to install my own stereo, i messed up my dash lights. i was being cheap and decided not to buy the harness for 5 bucks and now dash lights wont light up when i turn on my headlights. my stereo does work, but the lights dont. everything else works.

anything would help. thank you.

[VMPhil]

you might wanna try the idle relearn. that may help

http://forums.thevboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=68518

[nametakennow]

Since the light is on, I think it's easiest to start with a simpler question.

What code is being thrown?

[punk138]

the code reads P1102 MAF sensor error, or something like that.

thanks.

[nametakennow]

Clean the MAF, the filter oil may have been a little much and a little may have come through.

You can do this by misting Windex into the MAF chamber such that a tiny amount will brush by the sensor itself, then using a vacuum or blower to dry it.

[punk138]

ive already tried that, still the same problem. is there anyway i could adjust the idle???

thanks.

[nametakennow]

I'm assuming you've tried the idle relearn procedure. The QR is drive-by-wire, so I'm relatively certain that it has no idle screw for you to adjust with.

Have you had a dealer run your VIN and complete all recall work?

[punk138]

wats up dude, i dont know what the idle relearn is.... can you briefly explain?

and no i havent taken to dealear for the vin recall thing.

thanks

[punk138]

ok, so i finally did the idle relearn, but the it still idles high!!! what exactly is suppose to happen after the SES lite goes off????

[VMPhil]

If you read the link i had posted waaaaay up top, there are 2 things that can be done in the factory diagnostic, 1 is the SES clear (which sounds like what you did) and the other is the idle relearn (which sounds like you didnt do)

if you dont have a Vboard account here is the proceedure taken from the vboard

In car ECM Diagnostics/ECM Reset procedure:

1) Sit in the driver's seat.2) Turn the ignition key to the ON position and wait three seconds. (Do not start the car.)3) Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal five times in less than five seconds.4) Wait exactly seven seconds. Fully depress the accelerator pedal for ten seconds until the MIL (SES) light flashes.5) Release the accelerator pedal and start counting flashes to obtain the four-digit trouble code.

Long flashes (0.6 seconds) indicate the first digit of the code; count the blinks one through nine and write down the first digit. (Ten blinks indicates a zero.)The next three digits follow in turn in the same fashion except with faster blinks (0.3 second) and a 1.0-second pause between digits.

The ECM code repeats intself until you turn the ignition key to the OFF position, at which point the ECM resets itself to standard get-in-and-drive-the-car mode.You can look up the trouble codes in the ESM/FSM; there's a bunch of them. In the ESM, refer to page EC-639.Additionally, if you get four blinks of ten (0000), the ECM is indicating no malfunction.

You can clear the code (and the annoying MIL) by holding down the accelerator pedal for more than 10 seconds while in Diagnostic Test Mode II. When you release the pedal, the ECM erases the trouble code(s).

Idle Relearn

mods if you wish you can make this a sticky.

this seems to be a pretty common thing if you swap tbs or clean your tb. Here is how you do it.

-Warm up engine.-Turn ignition switch ?OFF? and wait at least 10 seconds.-Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ?ON? and wait 3 seconds.-Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.b. Fully release the accelerator pedal.-Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL stopsblinking and turned ON.-Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL goes ON.-Start engine and let it idle.-Wait 20 seconds.