Just tried to install the JWT Popcharger and when i turn on the car it will run for about 5 seconds and then kills itself and throw's the check engine light. Any Suggestions?

 

MAF still connected?
Did you damage the MAF?
Reset the ECU?
Shove a potato into the tube before installing the filter?

It would better help if you went thru the steps you took.

 

You didn't reconnect the MAF

 

Sounds like someone didn't follow all the directions. +1 on the MAF.

 

I followed the directions step by step. I disconnected the battery and also if i give it gas it kills it quicker. The MAF is also re-connected.

 

Did you reverse the MAF? Take a picture of your engine bay and the whole assembly.

 

Did you disconnect the TB? Also, did you ever turn on the car before reconnecting everything?

 

the TB? and no i never turned the car on without everything connected. Should i take a picture of the bay and post it?

 

TB = throttle body

 

hehehe its gotta look like my 05 touring here



Take a pic of yours.

 

Please take a pic that's closer then the one above...

 

 

i can take more pics if needed

 

Looks ok from the pic.

 

any reason why the check engine light came on?

 

Check the codes.

 

I'll check the codes tomo. If i clear the codes should it run fine? also if i disconnect the MAF and turn it on i cant rev past 2k.

 

Ok , Sorry......I just saw that response and couldn't understand.

I would check out the 02 sensors they might be giving false readings, or there is one not working properly. In any case I think I would try to get it to a dealership for absolute sure.

 

You'll need to see what the codes are first in order to tell what the problem is. Clearing a code doesn't wipe away the problem. Leave the MAF connected. Of course the car isn't going to run right with it unhooked.

 

fixed the problem!! piece of styrofoam was caught in the MAF sensor. thnx