WOW.....I AM AN IDIOT!!!!!!!!

[ddiamondd]

So i read up on cleaning my MAF sensor......im almost embarrassed to post this. But any way i snapped off a piece in my engine. It still runs and starts, havent driven it yet, but i just want to know what i broke and how serious it is. Ive ordered a fleebay intake so i will be taking out my stock intake, but i still have to drive it for a couple day as is. any help is appreciated.

I removed that sensor and the screws and tried to pull that piece out, which snapped and looks like broken metal prongs. can i just say what an idiot i am one more time?

[ddiamondd]

well i just ordered a new maf. The car wont rev over 2500 rpms. i just hope this fixes the problem. (which was non-existant before i got to it) this is the last time i try anything like this
Modified by ddiamondd at 6:50 PM 8/8/2009

[MaximA32]

You snapped a bolt that holds the MAF sensor into the intake.

[ddiamondd]

Any advice on fixing this? Im pretty sure the bolts are ok. I just hope the new MAF will fix my problem

[MinisterofDOOM]

New MAF should fix the problem. Your symptoms are definitely those of a bad MAF.

[ddiamondd]

yeah that what i was hoping. i was reading on another site about a guy who did this to a new MAF and fixed it. I snapped the connector out after removing those 4 screws and he said he was able to put it back together. anybody here had success with that?

[ddiamondd]

So i just tried starting the car with the MAF unplugged--didnt work--but i plugged it back in while the car was running and now i can drive it again!!!!! At least i can get to work while i wait for the new MAF to arrive. Im so glad the MAX is back in action. it was a long 24 hours without it

[ddiamondd]

Just drove to work...no problems. the ses light is on but hopefully will go off once the new MAF is installed. somebody PLEASE tell me if im doing damage to the car. thanks

[loystock]

Your car will be in limp mode (2500 RPM max) for as long as your MAF is bad. Also, in limp mode, the injectors are firing simultaneously instead of sequential. Limp mode is designed to bring you home safely or take the car to the shop for service. It would be better if you limit your driving while awaiting for the new MAF sensor.

[ddiamondd]

My car is running fine. It was in limp mode but i guess i fixed it. My ses light is still on though.....Im driving like an old man but ill have the new MAF on tomorrow. ive heard i need to reset the ecu after installing. is this true and how might i do this at home?