4runner won't start

[Rudy4runner]

Hi I have a 2000 4runner v6 manual transmission and after I cleaned the maf sensor now starts but after 2sec.dies and I checked houses plugs and nothing yet any ideas?
Thanks

[jetwhine]

Rudy4runner,

Have you checked for engine malfunction codes?

[Rudy4runner]

Not yet I don't have the tool for that and my friend can't come to check the until Monday night

[kball]

Sounds to me like something is not plugged in or you messed up the MAF when you cleaned it. How did you clean it by the way? Hopefully not with Q tips....

[Rudy4runner]

I used the spray cleaner and did not removed the screws only disconnected the full piece and sprayed let it dry and installed back reconnected plug and hose try to start and nothing

[Rudy4runner]

My question be will start whit out maf or i need a new one?

[kball]

The symptom of a bad MAF or one that's not plugged in is what your truck is doing. Starts then dies soon after. I would check the electrical plug on the MAF and make sure the wires and connectors look good. Unplug it and plug it back in. When your friend comes over check the codes and see if it is throwing one for the MAF. Are you sure everything is installed back correctly? Vacuum lines etc..?

[Rudy4runner]

Yes I check it over and over till I got a new MAF sensor and shore after I installed did the same thing did start and died again
I talk to a mechanic and he said some times they ca be defective so I need to take it back for exchange and try again. Is this true?

[jetwhine]

Rudy4runner,

You may need a complete new maf. The sensor may not be the problem, it may be something internal to the MAF. I believe those a heated and you may have fouled up the wire element by cleaning it.

[chuckoff]

Check for a cracked air intake hose from air box to throttle body.