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04-25-2006, 06:27 AM
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when i installed my amp i some how unplugged my MAF and when i finished up with the install i forgot to plug it back in ..once the check engine light went on i knew i forgot to plug it in so i pluged it in ...now on my oil change at the dealer ship they wanna replace the MAF for like $400.00 because this part is not under warrenty i feel like i am gettin ripped off
help guys
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did the code clear once it was plugged back in?
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04-25-2006, 06:30 AM
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nope the code didnt clear
now can i tell the dealer to not replace it
and i can just unplug the battery to reset the ecu once i am home
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i have 64000 km why is this not covered under warrenty
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_JC_,Apr 24 2006, 04:33 PM Wrote:i have 64000 km why is this not covered under warrenty
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Im really not sure why it isnt. Do you have a CAI? They may be trying to deny warranty based on that.
I'd unplug the battery and reset everything. If it clears, then there shouldnt be a problem.
I always unplug my MAF and start up the car when checking for stuff when my car doesnt start. lol....never had a code for it. :unsure:
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Flofocus,Apr 24 2006, 04:53 PM Wrote:_JC_,Apr 24 2006, 04:33 PM Wrote:i have 64000 km why is this not covered under warrenty
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Im really not sure why it isnt. Do you have a CAI? They may be trying to deny warranty based on that.
I'd unplug the battery and reset everything. If it clears, then there shouldnt be a problem.
I always unplug my MAF and start up the car when checking for stuff when my car doesnt start. lol....never had a code for it. :unsure:
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I've never thrown a code either... makes me wonder about the custom tunes..
also a MAF shouldn't cost $400, the MAF itself can be had for under $150 and installed in about 5 minutes...
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_JC_,Apr 24 2006, 04:27 PM Wrote:when i installed my amp i some how unplugged my MAF and when i finished up with the install i forgot to plug it back in ..once the check engine light went on i knew i forgot to plug it in so i pluged it in ...now on my oil change at the dealer ship they wanna replace the MAF for like $400.00 because this part is not under warrenty i feel like i am gettin ripped off
help guys
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I have a OBDII reader that can clear the codes. If you can make it to Oakville tonight I can clear it for you.
That said, if you have an unrelated problem, the light will come back on.
Let me know.
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has the car run fine since??? if so tell them to go fly a kite and clear the code urself with the battery. do you know anybody that has a OBDII code reader? if so get them to check the code. theres a listing off all the codes here on the site.
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DPFE ;) that bloody thing always finds the most weird times to resurface itself.
I changed my tires once and they were just a bit bigger in size and the check engine light came on. I thought i had something to do with the speedo reading incorrectly, but it was just the bloody DPFE and nothing to do with the tires.
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mo_focus,Apr 24 2006, 05:34 PM Wrote:DPFE ;) that bloody thing always finds the most weird times to resurface itself.
I changed my tires once and they were just a bit bigger in size and the check engine light came on. I thought i had something to do with the speedo reading incorrectly, but it was just the bloody DPFE and nothing to do with the tires.
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well the dealer charged me 70 bucks to clear the freaking code next time i will take the drive to oakville ...thanks for the offer oac next time i will take u up on it .......
btw how much was the obd2 reader ...i think i wanna buy one it should be a good investment
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_JC_,Apr 24 2006, 09:34 PM Wrote:well the dealer charged me 70 bucks to clear the freaking code next time i will take the drive to oakville ...thanks for the offer oac next time i will take u up on it .......
btw how much was the obd2 reader ...i think i wanna buy one it should be a good investment
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No problem.
The reader was on sale for $150 at Princess Auto a couple months back. Even has a PC interface and snapshot capability.
http://www.canobd2.com/tool/3100c.asp
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_JC_,Apr 24 2006, 09:34 PM Wrote:well the dealer charged me 70 bucks to clear the freaking code next time i will take the drive to oakville ...thanks for the offer oac next time i will take u up on it .......
btw how much was the obd2 reader ...i think i wanna buy one it should be a good investment
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I could have cleared your code as well with my OBDII reader. I am in Maple.
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i'll charge a beer to reset your check engine light for you.
Unplug Positive battery cable
have beer
have one more beer
plug the positive battery cable back on.
Engine code cleared ;)
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get an Xcal2. Reads clears codes and you can shut off EGR etc...
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