Krisx

Ok here's the story, I have an 88 rx7. I saw a thread somewhere on how to make a custom airbox for an aftermarket filter. So today I went and took out my stock air box, to take measurements of the bay area where the custom box will be. Anyway, I drive this car on a semi-regular basis, so I put the oem airbox and everything back into the bay. Now when I try to start the car, the engine cranks but just wont turn over. Any suggestions?

876portturbo

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Make sure you plugged the mass air back in, I've forgotten before.

Krisx

I got it back in, the 3 prongs (female connectors?) the MAF connects to the box came off, I used needle nose pliers to get em back in. I'll take another look and provie pics of everything tomorrow.

Krisx

Ok, I took the box off , what I think is wrong is the gate from the air box does not close smoothly since I removed the MAF, help, thanks.

This is the MAF




This is how i reconnected


This is the gate thing, I was talking about

texFCturboII

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that is the most jacked up conection I have ever seen! I don't own an s4, but is that really how the thing hooks up!?!?!?!

micah

No... its not. He broke it.

I'd say get a new AFM. Or re-assemble without messing it up if you haven't already.. AFM's are rather sensitive if you crack-the-case from my understanding.

SHOULD be okay just screwing that piece back on.... but, I wouldn't waste my time on something I could get used for super cheap.

shoafer0

Right, it's def the connection that you broke.

I did the same thing when I first got my 7. There are actually safety clips on that plug that you need to pop out then the plug just pulls right out. Only way that I was able to get it running again was to get a new MAF. Got one right from the parts for sale forum for $60. Met the guy and had a nice smooth transaction. Good luck!

niburu

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see if anyone in the Richmond thread in the NE forum has an extra one
https://www.rx7club.com/ne-rx-7-forum-30/richmond-va-rx-7-owners-143677/

JDawG707

quick question i just picked up an 87 na rx7 with a street port done to it the car sat for atleast 2 years before the motor was installed now here is the problem the first day i went to start the car it fired up no problem but would not idle and was very slow getting up to speed. now when i go to start the car is just smells like a bunch of fuel but it wont start at all anymore. another thing i notice was when you turn the car to accessory the volt gauge jumps to 12v then drops to 9v then drops to 6v then jumps back up to 12. i need help bad what can be the problem all suggestions will be tried

Krisx

Looks like I just made a stupid mistake oh well. i'll see whats in richmond, might hafta ebay it.

freemanrx7

Buy a Haynes manual to. It will serve you well. Just think a few minutes of reading could have prevented all of this

texFCturboII

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Uhhmmmmm..... this isn't even related to this guys problem. And recent Homeland Security laws have been enacted that state that all HIJACKERS must be deported, banned, or hanged.