General [Resolved] 1g GM MAF translator problem. Won't run?!@$ please help

[95gstnj]

ok, I just installed a translator v2.0x in a 1g. (blowthrough) I hardwired it because I had a 2g plug. I have the 5 wires coming from the translator wired in as follows: red to pink, green/blue to green, green/black to brown, green/yellow to grey, green/orange to black. I'm fairly certain that it's wired correctly. I used the VFAQ for the 1g plug schematic, and a friends 1g plug to verify. Even still, if someone with a translator could take a peek at which wires line up at the plug, it would be appreciated. I have 660's & SAFC, the translator is zeroed, all 4 dip switches down. There are no coupler leaks and all of the plugs are snug.

The problem is that the translator LED's don't even light up at all when it is plugged into the GM MAF (upon startup). When it is unplugged from the MAF, the red LED is lit up (steady, not blinking) when the car is on, so I don't think it is a power problem. It idles like crap, as if the MAF isn't plugged in at all. (doesn't matter if it is plugged in or not, there's no change in the crappy idle) I don't think the car is getting a signal from the translator. vacuum is at maybe 8-10 psi when idling. I don't have a logger and it's also throwing a CEL.

Any help would be appreciated. thanks

 

[beat90tsi]

Post pictures of your splices, showing the wires on both sides, then try to solder them (if you haven't already) as soon as you are certain they are correct.

 

[95gstnj]

ok, i'll try to get pics. as for soldering, i know it would make a better connection but they are butt connectors crimped. i think they should be fine to make it work.
thanks

 

[95gstnj]

anyone out there willing to take 5 mins and help me out?

 

[Hitchhikkr]

Where did you get the GM mass air sensor from? Is it used? Do you know if it worked on whatever car it was on before? They do go bad you know. If the MAS if from an unknown or unreliable source, that could be your problem... Not saying it is, but it is a possiblity. Happened to me.

 

[95gstnj]

problem fixed: green black is the ground