Doh! My Bad (Throwing a Code) - Toyota Yaris Forums

Treyz · 11-24-2008, 06:36 PM

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* · 11-24-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 11-24-2008, 06:43 PM

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 · 11-24-2008, 06:44 PM

Yeah I noticed that ... typing too fast lol

(Lol .. already edited this post 3 times)

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 11-24-2008, 06:48 PM

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

Shroomster · 11-25-2008, 12:38 AM

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 · 11-25-2008, 01:10 AM

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 · 11-25-2008, 02:59 AM

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

Treyz · 11-25-2008, 10:07 AM

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.

11-24-2008, 06:36 PM	#1
Treyz ~ ambient one ~ View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Bayou Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,046	Doh! My Bad (Throwing a Code) 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. __________________ AMBIENTLIFESTYLE Tri-State Sport Compact EZine ambientlifestyle.com------------ambientlifestyle.ning.com Micro Image Store - Network - Online microimageonline.com------------microimage.ning.com

11-24-2008, 06:43 PM	#3
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	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. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

11-24-2008, 06:44 PM	#4
Treyz ~ ambient one ~ View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Bayou Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,046	Yeah I noticed that ... typing too fast lol (Lol .. already edited this post 3 times) __________________ AMBIENTLIFESTYLE Tri-State Sport Compact EZine ambientlifestyle.com------------ambientlifestyle.ning.com Micro Image Store - Network - Online microimageonline.com------------microimage.ning.com

11-24-2008, 06:48 PM	#5
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	autozone puts the scanner on your car to check the code why not have him turn it off? __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

11-25-2008, 10:07 AM	#9
Treyz ~ ambient one ~ View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Bayou Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,046	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. __________________ AMBIENTLIFESTYLE Tri-State Sport Compact EZine ambientlifestyle.com------------ambientlifestyle.ning.com Micro Image Store - Network - Online microimageonline.com------------microimage.ning.com

11-25-2008, 12:38 AM	#6
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	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?

11-25-2008, 01:10 AM	#7
eric81 View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Salesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, IN Posts: 297	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.

11-25-2008, 02:59 AM	#8
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Or you can just drive. It'll just take a bit, but the code will go away.