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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
its probably something small and stupid something commonly over looked
Usually is, in my experience.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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wait. backwards maf?? does your intake pipe have the maf flange wleded on backwards? do the wired coming off the sesor face the driver or the front of the car?
front of the car
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
its probably something small and stupid something commonly over looked
i could only be so lucky
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by java09
you might need to replave your igniton?? maybe? its sounding like that may be the prob to me. along with the spark plugs like what dave said.
ignition is my main concern
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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thats backwards brother!! the wires should be facing the driver! your maf flange is welded on backwards! try take it out and zip tie it back in place and your car should start!
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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yea dude the maf is on backwards!

if it works dont tell me i didnt tell ya so

(something small and easily over looked)
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by java09
thats backwards brother!! the wires should be facing the driver! your maf flange is welded on backwards! try take it out and zip tie it back in place and your car should start!
...half of me hopes you're kidding and half of me hopes that's actually the problem... yeah i just checked my camera phone to confirm and the wires are facing the front of the car... what the heck?! could that really keep the car from starting though?
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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and btw this may be jumping the gun but what would i have to do long-term if that's the problem? get a new pipe from Todd?
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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YES that would make your car not start!!!!!!!!!!!!! undo the screws and zip tie the maf on the correct way with the wires to the driver! im telling you it will work!!! DO IT NOW!!!!!!!!! if i fixed your car do i win a prize???? hahahahaha
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does it look like that at all? i know its sucks using this pic but its the best i could do
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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dude go there now. switch it and start it!
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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my original maf flange was welded on backwards and had to zip tie it to the intake pipe till todd shipped me my new intake pipe! just e-mail todd and let him know! and he will get you another. mine is good to go now!!!
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Originally Posted by java09
YES that would make your car not start!!!!!!!!!!!!! undo the screws and zip tie the maf on the correct way with the wires to the driver! im telling you it will work!!! DO IT NOW!!!!!!!!! if i fixed your car do i win a prize???? hahahahaha
the car's in the dealership parking lot!!! haha brandon please don't get excited b/c it's making me excited and i can't keep getting my hopes up and then shot down!! haha... but you can bet i'll be back at the dealership at 7AM tomorrow morning when they open... oh sweet jesu i'm excited... CRAP i hope this works. i also hope i can sleep tonight.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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go there now lol. they are probably not closed. for another 45 min. do there now. do you have a spare set of keys?
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most dealers close at 8 why would they be closed at 7 on a monday?
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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okay this is how it looks: (don't pay attention to colors.. just to denote wire presence)

as you can see, the wiring goes towards the front of the car before obviously turning and going backwards. i'm guessing this means it's backwards, huh?

Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
most dealers close at 8 why would they be closed at 7 on a monday?
i dunno but it does. 7AM-7PM
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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i can gaurentee you this 100%, that if anything, that would make your car start, if somthing else is wrong you will now better be able to tell what it is! your car shoudl start though!!!
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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yes that is backwards!! zip ties are you friend!
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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damn that sucsk they close too early, or we just figured it out too late try to get some sleep tonight

when you fix it LAUGH at all the techs

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