I changed the air filter in my 2002 Pontiac montana and now it won't turn over to start. I found out when I unplugged the mass air flow sencer it did something to the computer so it wont turn over. I disconnected the battery cables and connected the...
You must have accidentally bumped or disconnected wiring somewhere in the engine compartment.
I looked all over but I didn't see anything disconnected. I read I have to reset the computer but I need to know the exact way to do that for a 2002 Pontiac Montana
Do you have power to the lights when you turn the switch to ON position? Does the starter crank?
Yes i have headlights. the starter doesnt crank all fuses are good. I turn the key to on position ans short out the starter and it turns over but doesnt start.
I just checked and I dont have headlights when turn the ignition switch to the on position.
Check under hood fuse #21
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#21 |
IGN1-UH | Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor |
Yes I checked every fuse. with the tester. all fuses are good. All i did was change the air filter and now it wont turn over. I put the key in the on position and dash lights come on then i short out the starter and it turns over but doesnt start. I read when I unplugged the mass air flow senser the computer disabled it from starting. I need to know the proper way to reprogram the computer for that vehicle. 2002 Pontiac montana.
I changed the air filter in my 2002 Pontiac montana and now the motor won't turn over.
You probably inadvertently unplugged the MAF sensor when manipulating the air box. Check all your connectors from the air filter box to the throttle body.
Every thing is connected.
Check for loose battery or ground cables.
Every thing looks good and tight.
