Cant start engine when MAF is disconnected

[victormak91]

hi, ive been having start up issues n drivablity issues where the rpm would dip n lose power everytime i go over bumps on the road. I suspect the maf of going bad, so i tried disconnecting the maf and tried started the car, but it wont start. I thought the car will still start with the maf disconnected but in limp mode. Whats wrong with the car? my car is a obd2 s14 ka24de

[victormak91]

bump this is just a quick question

[boostedsi]

I had this issue on my 2jz jdm motor , over time the connections rusted and corroded, so i took it off fixed that up with some new wire and also used a brake cleaner to clean the maf sensor itself, put it back on worked like a charm, but yes the car win't start with out the maf at all.
hope this helps

[blessedhellrider]

Originally Posted by boostedsi

I had this issue on my 2jz jdm motor , over time the connections rusted and corroded, so i took it off fixed that up with some new wire and also used a brake cleaner to clean the maf sensor itself, put it back on worked like a charm, but yes the car win't start with out the maf at all.
hope this helps

for some reason Toyota has problems like that.had to fix a friends 7MGTE.

[240dream]

repin the maf its super easy, use a paper clip and remove each wire from maf connector then find some spare connectors from your harness and depin/repin them into your maf connector

[Darren]

hmm, my s13 sr starts without the mafs connected... i would think the kad would too...

[pacotaco345]

My ka starts without the maf plugged in... It is obd1 tho