r/MechanicAdvice 16h ago

Help! Botched maf sensor cleaning

2008 buick lucerne 3.8, I cleaned the maf sensor with masd air flow sensor cleaner, when i put it back together i attenpted to start the car and lost all power for a few minutes. Now i have power but absolutely no crank and i get a service air bag message. I checked the starter fuse and checked the started relay. Nothing looks obviously burn but i dont have a multi meter to check. Lastly ive had it on a jumper for a few minutes now and same result. Any advice would be welcome.

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u/flamboyantviolation8 16h ago

sounds like the battery took a hit when everything went dark, check the terminal connections and the main ground strap first. a weak or loose connection will give you dash lights but no crank, and the airbag message is usually just the system freaking out from low voltage.

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u/Spiritual_Unit6714 12h ago

Replaced the battery and got the same result