Everything was going too good with my Max...
Not sure what's wrong with it.
This afternoon I was stopped at a light. When I went to go, the SES light came on and I could not go over 2k RPM's. The car would just sputter if I tried to. I was able to make it to the garage I go to.
What could be wrong?

 

MAF

 

Yeah, those are the classic symptoms of a MAF failure. Make sure you don't spring for the whole housing, just get a new sensor. Will cost you ~$80 instead of ~$300.

 

It sounds like the MAF as the others have already said......how many miles on your 2K?

 

Thanks Guys... I have almost 50k on it.

 

The reason I asked for your mileage is because I am at 49,200 and wanted to give myself a heads up on what may be coming my way.......

 

i already have 64k, but still no signs of problems...is that problem inevitable?

 

The saga continues... Last week I replaced the MAF. It was running fine until last night. My SES light came on. Car seems to be running fine though. I'm contemplating putting the stock air box back on because it's so cold. Does it mater? Should I have reset the ECU after putting the new MAF back in? Also, can I pull the ECU codes to see what's wrong?
HELP!
Thanks.

 

If it's not the MAF then it could be coils. My symptoms were very similar. Does the car seem ok at times then starts to sputter? Does the SES light blink during sputtering? If so then it's your coils that are bad.

 

I did n't get a chance to really drive it last night. I'll go out now and take it for a test run.

Do you know how to pull the ECU codes for a 2k Max?
Thanks.

 

Sounds Like MATH but is spelled MAF!

 

Ok... I went to AutoZone & had them pull my codes. Came up something like P0420 error (Something about the Catalytic Convertor)... Any ideas?

 

i have a 2k-2k1 MAF for sale
its brand new in box, never opened
asking for $100.00 shipped

 

well you have a catback so could be a leak at the Catalytic Convertor that is setting it off.

 

I searched for it on Yahoo and this is what I found... P0420
What does this mean?
Thanks.

 

its says you just need to get the ECU reset
"This bulletin provides updated ECM data to reprogram the vehicle's ECM to correct the condition"
im sure somone on here has that TSB with the instructions

 

and that site is OBVIOUSLY for the dealership.
a subscription to see all the TSBs is $2,499.98 a year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Would somebody be able to hook me up with the instructions?
Thanks.

 

are mafs covered under extended warranties?

 

hmm......well did you have gas in it? I know it's a stupid thought but a lot of people don't pay attention to the fuel meter.

 

Haha... Yeah I did. Seems to be just an error with the ECU. I need to get it reset.