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: Did something Dumb, now CEL is on


Purevl2
02-22-2009, 06:17 PM
So I found some Maf Cleaner in my garage and decided that I would try and clean off my maf (which I found out I don't have) I sprayed the sensor and then let it dry for 4 hours. I went to restart the car and forget I didn't plug the sensor back in. CEL went off. I turned off the car and plugged back in and car runs perfect, but the CEL is still on.

I unplugged the battery and It's sitting now.

Did I do any damage?

Can I get the CEL off??

Grip Grip
02-22-2009, 06:21 PM
After a few key cycles it will go off. No big deal. What sensor did you spray?

Vinnysrt8
02-22-2009, 06:29 PM
Dont worry u did no damage

BlackJeepSRT
02-22-2009, 06:35 PM
+3 you'll be fine. Just let it work off with a few WOT runs. :D

ekaz
02-22-2009, 06:35 PM
If you unplugged the IAT sensor from the intake tube, the CEL should be off after you reconnect the battery. As for the sensor itself, you should be fine. I know those sensors do not like sprays like WD40.

jebzter
02-22-2009, 06:43 PM
Clear the codes using an OBD reader.

Purevl2
02-22-2009, 07:29 PM
Thanks guys, I sprayed the sensor in the intake tube with Maf cleaner, so I hope it's ok. Thanks for the quick responses, guys

You guys rock!