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?

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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!?!?!?!

 

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.

 

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!

 

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/

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.