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All electrical things, like lights, dashboard, radio ( after I replaced fuse), hvac, headlights all work.

Convertible top just clicks in the back, so I suspect it's relay.

When I turn ignition key dashboard lights up. When I turn to start engine nothing visible happens and I don't hear anything. The headlights if are they are turned on will dim and there is nothing else going on....

Since relays and there are several visible above fuse box and some in the back are not easily testable and I lack electrical diagrams, I would not even venture into testing all of them.

Thanks for the effort....

I am a bit optimistic, engine was not running when charge was applied and I did not try to start it during the mishap. All other electronics seems to be working so I still hopeful that it's just a relay or some inline fuse.

I had the same thing done to my toyota 10 years ago and there was master fuse that was burnt and everything else was ok.

I was trying to avoid flatbeding car to a dealer. But it looks like Wed. I will call dealer for transportation... :cursing:

check your user manuals. I had becker card with radio codes. Or call original dealer, they should have records

While jump starting the car (it sat idle for 2 month) my dad reversed polarity on the cables while attaching it to the rear point ( in the engine bay).

Now the starter does not work, but everything else seems to be working.

I checked all the fuses related to the engine and they all ok. Blown radio fuse was replaced.

There is a set of relays above fuse box, and I wonder if one of them is blown.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

:oops:

takeout decklid and let it fade in the sun, so it matches.

MY99 is C2 cab and other car was MY00 C2. Wires connection to MAF are done using rectangular plastic connector. The clamps for wires on MY99 are are on the narrow sides, while MY00 C2 has a single clamp on wide side....

Try to swap MAF into MY99 with one from MY00 and struck out. Diffrent clamp types. Now I need part number for MY99 so I can scavenge internet...

Help

thanks. Great help as expected. Why does the dealer quoted me 1 hour of labor? 30 mins for screw?

need a pic of where and how to replace MAF.

Thanks in advance

What is the size of secure torx?

I had the same problem. Dealer did the adjustment on the latches in the back. I think you can tighten them

Funny Kev. LOL

"Or will it clear in the morning?"

I am still waiting for my CE light to reset itself

ssp,

one word of advice, from archives, use proper tools and avoid stripping screws. I DID, PITA and ended paying dealer to drill them out

Thunder,

I think you should insist on getting one. Even if only for your records

What is best way of accomplishing this?

Eric,

What is the story with WarrantyGold? Are they paying for anything on this ocassion?

Loren,

I seen that thread before. I will call dealer to get Pcodes on Tuesday. Having CE is not very comfortable feeling and it sounds that replacing MAF sensor is not that complex. I seen prices online for $100+, which substantially less then dealer, and he wants to do anyway.

Where is it located and what is the size of torx. Also how do I reset CE light afterwards?

Thanks,

Gery

Well my check engine light is back on. How easy is it to replace the sensor DIY style.

Last 2 of my DIY projects ended with completed by dealer. Is this one not worth it?

They said that they diagnosed and it needs MAF sensor. I had them reset it, since the service rep said that it nothing major, unless I feel the performance problems....

I can call to see if they can provide me with Pcode

Dealer checked the code and reset check engine light. car is 6/99

Looking for options... Car is 2 month out of warranty with 16.8K miles on it :huh:

San Jose is out of question from NJ. I am passing my car into dealer hands. It's not very visisble so I will let someone be responsible for a miss...

Thanks for help and I will post pics.

Well bozo with power tools did strip it. I got "screw out" from Sears and tried it. Outside of making screw shinny and clean it did not do anything.

Now what???

Do I drill it to death or continue with "screw out" untill there is nothing left?

I have oil change sched on Friday, should I just leave it to a qualified person to "unf*ck" it

head of the screw. sorry

I was removing 4 spoke steering wheel and stripped t30 screws holding airbag in place. I went thru archives and I think I found a solution that suggests using Sears screw remover kit.

If anyone has better suggestion, before I do the deed please chime in.