2002 Toyota Highlander lost power after replace air filter

2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
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Engine Performance problem
2002 Toyota Highlander 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 145K miles
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After I replaced air filter my highlander, reconnected 5 pins and 2 pins connector, can't start the car. Push the gas pedal, car started OK, released gas pedal, engine shutdown, after engine was warm up, car start OK but RPM ( from 0 to 8 ) needle point to 0.
When I am driving on the highway look like some thing hold back.
Any one can help
Thanks
Sep 11, 2008 at 9:26 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi peper,

Is the CEL showing? You need to recheck the wire connectors. The MAF seems to be sleeping. Check for vacumn leakages, such as improper installation or cracks on air hose.
Sep 30, 2008 at 12:19 PM
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