My car stalled! And it won't start!!!

**RacerX** · 02-18-2008, 11:59 PM

I was driving today just crusing then my car just stalled while i was driving. I have a 2000 mitsubishi galant 2.4(4g64). I had problems earlier today when i cleaned my MAF with CRC mass air flow sensor cleaner it wouldn't start for like 10 min. then it just turned on. I changed the spark plugs last week. i changed the coils after the stall thinking it would fix the problem. It still didn't work! I can hear the fuel pump but i'm not sure if it's really working!

Please help!
Thank You!

Ed · 02-19-2008, 12:08 AM

Did you plug the MAF back in?

**RacerX** · 02-19-2008, 12:11 AM

yeah, its pluged in! i checked over and over everything is connected!!!

Thanks for the reply!

**DryBear** · 02-19-2008, 12:19 AM

Check your intake manifold at the throttle body for cracks

**RacerX** · 02-19-2008, 12:26 AM

Thanks, I'll check!!!

Do you really think that would stop it from cranking over?

**VegasMatt** · 02-19-2008, 12:37 AM

Check the honeycomb piece in the MAF if its damaged you will need to replace the MAF.

**RacerX** · 02-19-2008, 12:41 AM

The honey comb piece in the mass air flow is not damaged, i also cleaned that part with the MAF cleaner!

Thanks for the reply!

**VegasMatt** · 02-19-2008, 12:45 AM

No CEL light?

**RacerX** · 02-19-2008, 01:00 AM

i'm not sure what u mean as CEL light!

**RacerX** · 02-19-2008, 01:07 AM

My fault, Check Engine Light! yeah it does have a CEL when the key is in the on position. but i can't get the comp. read because I don't have a diagnosic machine and i can't get the car to move!

**RacerX** · 02-19-2008, 01:39 AM

Should i try reseting the ecu by disconnecting the batterie?

**RacerX** · 02-19-2008, 02:41 AM

Can the MAF get messed up by the CRC MAF Cleaning Spray???

**run1206** · 02-19-2008, 02:44 AM

if you have a CEL light, go to your local auto store and find out the code so you can do some diagnostics on what the specific problem is. autozone might be able to do it for free.

**6G72Galant** · 02-19-2008, 05:15 AM

Disconnect your battery for about 20minutes. During that 20mins, make sure your sensor is plugged in firmly, make sure all the clamps for the intake hosing are tightened properly too. Re-connect your battery, start your car, and then let it idle for about 10-15 minutes.

**Fishboy55** · 02-19-2008, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by run1206

if you have a CEL light, go to your local auto store and find out the code so you can do some diagnostics on what the specific problem is. autozone might be able to do it for free.

He can't get the car started so getting to the Auto Parts store might be a problem...

**Fishboy55** · 02-19-2008, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by RacerX

Can the MAF get messed up by the CRC MAF Cleaning Spray???

Yes. If the diode got damaged by the spray or if the MAF was still wet when you hooked it all back up electronic damage could have happened. Why did you spray the MAF to start with?