97 RS Throttle Body HELP

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#31

07-02-2012, 02:52 PM

fbodyrs96

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Originally Posted by DDRDiesel

Just got it back from the shop, they didn't see any smoke, but the MAF sensor had to be replaced. So I went to Autozone, picked up a replacement, and swapped it out right there. Problem is: The "Service Engine Soon" light is still on. How soon until this goes away? Do I have to clear the code somehow?

you have to have the code cleared out, you can unhook your battery for a few mins, that will clear it out sometimes. or use a scanner and clear it out, you should get one if you don't have one, got mine ebay for $50 well worth it.

#32

07-06-2012, 02:52 PM

DDRDiesel

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

Cleared itself out over the course of a couple days, and the smoke is no longer an issue, THANK GOD. I get real nervous when I saw wisps of smoke coming from the exhaust and smelled coolant burning off. Must have been excess that burned off.

To everyone that helped in this thread:

THANK YOU