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Jun 12, 2008 | 11:08 AM

dixter46

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check engine warning

I have a 98 Vanden Plas which I just got running again, I had a mouse nest that was in my air cleaner and destroyed it. I have removed the mess but now I have an check engine warning with a message "restricted performance" any ideas?
Thanks

Jun 12, 2008 | 11:23 AM

JagtechOhio

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From: Powell, Ohio U.S.A. 43065

RE: check engine warning

If you hook up a scanner to the car to retrieve fault codes, it will say "mouse karma".
It may also help direct you to the fault. In the meanwhile, you can get a can of CRC MAF cleaner and clean the mouse whizzz of your Mass Air Flow Sensor.

Jun 14, 2008 | 11:03 PM

The_Ikon

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RE: check engine warning

Mouse WHIZZZ!!!

Jun 14, 2008 | 11:05 PM

JagtechOhio

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RE: check engine warning

Yeah, the little squirts can get everywhere.

Jun 16, 2008 | 06:58 AM

dixter46

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RE: check engine warning

Thanks Guys,

I got the MAF CRC cleaner and cleaned all the mouse whiz out of the MAF sensor and the hoses. Then I used carb and choke cleaner on the throttle body and used a rag to get the mouse hairs out. I disconnected the battery for 40 mins or so re-connected it and all the warnings have cleared. I have driven the car about 60 miles since then and no more warnings.
Thanks again.........

Jun 16, 2008 | 11:15 AM

JagtechOhio

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From: Powell, Ohio U.S.A. 43065

RE: check engine warning

Great news, and thanks for the epilogue. If you ever store the car again, put a ring of mothballs on the floor around it. Works like a mouse Border Patrol.