Eng making werid noises! with codes (pics/video)

[Jtiger360]

I'm a noob, no idea what is wrong. I changed a blown fuse for the MAF sensor (IGN1 fuse #21) now, my engine making a weird noise now, made clicking noise at first then restart, now it sounds weird (no clicking noise on restart thou). I upload some video to u tube. Please help! Thanks!

Video 1:


wont let me post more then one video here the link to video 2 (after restart):http://youtu.be/j3_QHMO0o1c

Video 3: http://youtu.be/zFJwFebarlw





I have 2 bran new Oxygen sensors, bran new MAF sensor and I put in a used evap emission purge solenoid control circuit from the junk yard. Still get codes (all parts after market non OME beside the evap) Do I got buy OME parts to fix this problem or is it something different?!

[02NavyBlue]

Just so nobody else has to look up the codes
"P0443 - Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit
P0102 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit Low Input
P0141 - O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 2)"

The mass air flow code is probably causing the running issue, is that fuse you mentioned in your other post blown again?

Here's the info from obd-codes.com
The MAF may be disconnected, or a wiring connection may be bad
The MAF may be dirty or otherwise contaminated (Note: if you use a reusable oiled air filter, be careful not to apply too much oil or that can contaminate the MAF).
The MAF sensor may be faulty
The vehicle computer may be faulty (very rare)

[Scottydoggs]

how the oil level, sounds like a lifter or rocker clapping around.

[Jtiger360]

how the oil level, sounds like a lifter or rocker clapping around.

Yes you are right, I forgot that lifter/rocker had problems in the past and had it fixed (guess its having issues agaien)! slipped my mind! I check the oil level tomorrow, just got home from work, car is nice and hot right now.

Just so nobody else has to look up the codes
"P0443 - Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit
P0102 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit Low Input
P0141 - O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 2)"

The mass air flow code is probably causing the running issue, is that fuse you mentioned in your other post blown again?

Here's the info from obd-codes.com
The MAF may be disconnected, or a wiring connection may be bad
The MAF may be dirty or otherwise contaminated (Note: if you use a reusable oiled air filter, be careful not to apply too much oil or that can contaminate the MAF).
The MAF sensor may be faulty
The vehicle computer may be faulty (very rare)

Yes, the damn fuse blew agaien..now what do I do? The fuse did not blow when I put it in, I tested it, it blew well I drove/started the car.

The MAF is new, but its a cheap $50 aftermarket MAF sensor.

[Russosaur]

Check the wiring coming from the MAF it could have a short in it.

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[02NavyBlue]

Yeah time to start peeling back all the black wire covers for the maf circuit and check for rips and cuts. I see it all the time at work, usually from mice.

[Jtiger360]

Yeah time to start peeling back all the black wire covers for the maf circuit and check for rips and cuts. I see it all the time at work, usually from mice.

Alright, thanks guys! I should disconnect the batt for safety right? Well I look


Holey S*&T my car is out of oil! less then 1qut left, there no way I can make to the shop for a free refill, I'm going have to run to AZ right? (in anther car)

[02NavyBlue]

How would you know if there's less than a quart? The dipstick will only show oil if there's at least 2.5 quarts.

[Scottydoggs]

how much is showing on the dip stick? thats your engine noise i bet.

[Jtiger360]

how much is showing on the dip stick? thats your engine noise i bet.

allmost none! I made a huge noob mistake thou, 5 holes where uncovered (1/8-1/4 of the stick was covered in oil, even double and triple checked)and I went out and bought 5qt of oil 10-30 and poured it all in there like a noob not realizing that there still oil left and now I over filled the oil and not sure If I have the right tools to drain some of the oil! Is it safe to drive to a shop or should I just buy the tools and drain it my self?! IDK if the shop will charge me. I drove it around for 10 min (to get the oil pressure up) and drove fine, then checked agaien and was still way over filled!

How would you know if there's less than a quart? The dipstick will only show oil if there's at least 2.5 quarts.

I though each hole was 1qt, there is where I messed up and over filled! (I always learn the hard way!)


Update: I look up the tools I need, I need a 3/8 socket which I have and something to drain the oil into...is that all I need? How do I know when to stop the oil from draining...don't want to drain too much!!!

[Russosaur]

Jack the car up and get a milk jug or two and rinse it out good, remove the drain plug and let all the oil drain into the jug so you can reuse it. Then as long as its not really dirty put the oil back in to the correct level. Thats how I would do it.

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[02NavyBlue]

15mm I think for the drain bolt. I swear I made a comment on how to do it but it's not on here? Oh well, Russ covered it.

[Russosaur]

You probably did OP has two threads going.

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[02NavyBlue]

Oh yeah, just figured that out and came back to edit my comment but you covered it. Again lol.

[Jtiger360]

Thanks guys, I fixed the issue, I was a noob and drove it around hoping the oil level would go down (oil pressure goes up when you drive duh! found that out the hard way, like always) I lucked out and did not blow any seals. I went though hell, but I got my oil to normal level. First I borrowed a oil catcher from my neighbor and realize that I can not fit under the car, our grand prxis are pretty damn low to the ground! Then I had to borrow stands and when I jacked up the car with the jack that came with my car, I found out it does not go high enough for the stands!! Now I had to figure out how the hell I'm going get the car higher and I end up using 2 blocks of wood under the jack and that did the trick. Because I drove the car first, I had hot oil drain all over my hand when I drained the oil, thank god I had gloves on. That whole dip stick was covered when I first check the oil levels. I end up pouring it back into the 5qt jug, according to the jug, I drained 3qt of oil to get it back to normal Now everything is good!

Should I change my oil filter? I had synthetic oil and going on 3,000 miles (since last oil change), however I got normal cheap oil in there now. $20 for 5qt

This is where my oil levels are now.


Jack and stands used:(my molding coming unglued on the bottom passenger door any ideas how to fix it let me know, maybe 3m double stick tape?)


Grand Prix finally on stands!! was not easy! (for me that is)

not the clearest picture, but if you look closely you can see the jack with the two pieces of wood under it and the plastic I layed down to catch any missed oil.

15mm I think for the drain bolt. I swear I made a comment on how to do it but it's not on here? Oh well, Russ covered it.

Lol yea you covred it! My neighbor said screw the socket wench and used the adjustable wrench I had laying out and that work very well!

Jack the car up and get a milk jug or two and rinse it out good, remove the drain plug and let all the oil drain into the jug so you can reuse it. Then as long as its not really dirty put the oil back in to the correct level. Thats how I would do it.

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Good idea! My neighbor just happen to have an oil catcher thing, I'm going by one for myself, I learn how to change my oil though this experience ^ . ^ (I'll never pay for someone to change my oil ever agaien!)