Doh! My Bad (Throwing a Code)

[Treyz]

So when I replaced the fuse holder for the foglights, I had to take out the AFE intake to make it easier to work on it.

Unfortunately when I put the AFE back in, I accidently started the car without plugging in the MAF. Now I have the stupid idiot light on for a code. After plugging it back in, its still on.

Is there any trick into getting rid of it without an OBDII scanner? I don't have one, but if I need to get one, I have friends that do. Just seeing if there's an easy way before I start bothering people.

[tk-421]

So when I replaced the fuse holder for the foglights, I had to take out the AFE intake to make it easier to work on it.

Unfortunately when I put the AFE back in, I accidently started the car without plugging in the MAF. Now I have the stupid idiot light on for a code. After plugging it back in, its still on.

Is there any trick into getting rid of it without an OBDII scanner? I don't have one, but if I need to get one, I have friends that do. Just seeing if there's an easy way before I start bothering people.

You may want to try unplugging the battery for a few hours and replugging to see if the code clears. But a code scanner will definitely do the job in seconds.

[BailOut]

Just an FYI: The word you tried to use in your title is "throwing" rather than "throeing". "throe" means a violent spasm or pang, or a sharp attack of emotion.

[Treyz]

Yeah I noticed that ... typing too fast lol

(Lol .. already edited this post 3 times)

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

autozone puts the scanner on your car to check the code why not have him turn it off?

[Shroomster]

also taking the battery off for a few hours resets the ECM and you don't want to lose any of those fuel maps do you?

[eric81]

Wow.... taking the battery off for a few HOURS? No one has that kind of time. This is simple... unplug both posts, take the two cables, and brush them together (without touching the battery) and it will zero out all the electrical components. Then, re-attach ad start up. Viola, no more codes. It worked for me at least. And I was throwing code after code for awhile. (See my post about bad A/F sensor)

Also, the fuel maps reset after about 20 drives. That is less than 2 weeks for ANYONE who drives only to and from work. And in some cases, can be good for the car because it refreshes all those maps, and makes them just a little bit more prone to learn your current driving style.

[ddongbap]

Or you can just drive. It'll just take a bit, but the code will go away.

[Treyz]

I let it sit through the evening and overnight and it seems to be gone now. Fixed itself without having to disconnect the battery. Drove it to work and noticed that it was gone. Thanks for the advice everyone.

It was a small code it had to throw so no need for an OBDII scanner.