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Had the battery replaced last week, and since then my car has no balls.

Error code 62: Intake air control valve position sensor

Is there anything near the battery relating to this sensor that could have been knocked, like a plug, or the sensor itself?

Apparently that code is just for the air intake sensor (which it implies).

Not sure how it could have been knocked though, double check the plug wire is in properly. It's located just behind the plenum:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m3b0s9p63718/ ... _1997_DE3A

Just turbo it, that should fix the loss of power.

THIS ^^^

Check all the vacuum lines for splits and securely fitted, specially the one going from the MAP sensor the the back of the plenum

I am a mechanical newb, can someone explain it to me like I am 5? With pictures?

Supplanter wrote:I am a mechanical newb, can someone explain it to me like I am 5? With pictures?

Did you check the plug at the back of the plenum to see if it was in correctly? It's only a visual check, don't really need much mechanical knowledge. You can also do a quick check to see all hoses are connected properly.

I got the same code on my EVO when I bought a new battery. Once you've checked the electrical plug (under your throttle body) you might have to do what I was told by a mate who is a Mitsu expert.
Turned out all I had to do was disconnect the battery, hold down the brake pedal for a few min to drain the ECU, reconnect + then - on battery (had to be in that order for some reason) then turn car to ON, don't start it until you have turned off a/c, stereo etc. Then start car and let idle for 10 to 12 min. The ECU will re-adjust the IACV. If this doesn't work, there is another fix but it is more involved. Or worst case, it got fried when the battery was put in.

Hope this helps and reply back if you have further trouble. Oh and if you really need pictures, I can find a few for ya

I did a quick visual inspection but didn't notice anything untowards. I will be taking the car to a mechanic soon.

Supplanter wrote:taking the car to a mechanic soon.

Soft

Daniel2019 wrote:

Supplanter wrote:taking the car to a mechanic soon.

Soft

Yet logical for a fast, non frustrating resolution

The frustration and the process of building/fixing it is the most fun part

Now that the car is done I'm too scared that something is going to break or explode or someone is going to smash into it.

At least make sure the mechanic has an MUT II so they find out what is 'actually' wrong. I've been stung before but that was a very long time ago,... before I knew better.

Good luck.

Daniel2019 wrote:The frustration and the process of building/fixing it is the most fun part

It was in the first few years of ownership, maybe even in the first ten. Now, not so much.

Yeah, I get what you mean

I'll run out of enthusiasm soon enough.

Nath wrote:I got the same code on my EVO when I bought a new battery. Once you've checked the electrical plug (under your throttle body) you might have to do what I was told by a mate who is a Mitsu expert.
Turned out all I had to do was disconnect the battery, hold down the brake pedal for a few min to drain the ECU, reconnect + then - on battery (had to be in that order for some reason) then turn car to ON, don't start it until you have turned off a/c, stereo etc. Then start car and let idle for 10 to 12 min. The ECU will re-adjust the IACV. If this doesn't work, there is another fix but it is more involved. Or worst case, it got fried when the battery was put in.

Hope this helps and reply back if you have further trouble. Oh and if you really need pictures, I can find a few for ya

Way off track mate.

Supplanter wrote:I did a quick visual inspection but didn't notice anything untowards. I will be taking the car to a mechanic soon.

Had this fault once car juddering all over the place. The sensor sits on the intake manifold on the drivers side. Black big sensor with two plugs attached to it.

I cleaned mine put it back and no more error code.

payaya wrote:

Nath wrote:I got the same code on my EVO when I bought a new battery. Once you've checked the electrical plug (under your throttle body) you might have to do what I was told by a mate who is a Mitsu expert.
Turned out all I had to do was disconnect the battery, hold down the brake pedal for a few min to drain the ECU, reconnect + then - on battery (had to be in that order for some reason) then turn car to ON, don't start it until you have turned off a/c, stereo etc. Then start car and let idle for 10 to 12 min. The ECU will re-adjust the IACV. If this doesn't work, there is another fix but it is more involved. Or worst case, it got fried when the battery was put in.

Hope this helps and reply back if you have further trouble. Oh and if you really need pictures, I can find a few for ya

Way off track mate.

Is the position sensor separate to the actual IACV?? If so then yeah, I am way off track