Installed euro intake box and check engine light came on

E90joee · 04-10-2015, 10:44 PM

So today i changed to the euro intake box which im not impressed everyone says they loved it but it feels the same feel like i should of gone with injen or afe...anyways i drove around the block a couple times and after not feeling or hearing anything just decided to park home...3hours later get in my car to grab a bite and my check engine light is on...on ecs tuning which i baught it from said i didnt have to change my mad sensor...can anyone chime in on that?

Taskmaster · 04-10-2015, 11:38 PM

Change the maf.

E90joee · 04-11-2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Change the maf.

I just did this morning and it still shows up...my car turned on this morning and then stalled...happened about 4 times before i turned it on then gave jt gas and jt stayed on

hassmaschine · 04-11-2015, 07:02 AM

maybe you bumped something loose, but the airbox can't really cause a CEL.

E90joee · 04-11-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hassmaschine

maybe you bumped something loose, but the airbox can't really cause a CEL.

Thats what i thought but i took it all out and put it back in again and same thing occurs...doesnt stall no more though...ill try cleaning the maf sensor later maybe thats it

cdgatti · 04-11-2015, 09:37 AM

check for correct install of maf and the wiring. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 40 minutes. Sometimes this can reset errors.

Tim07e90 · 04-11-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cdgatti

check for correct install of maf and the wiring. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 40 minutes. Sometimes this can reset errors.

^+1

Happened to me when I cleaned my air box. And all I have is a modified air box.

E90joee · 04-11-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim07e90

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdgatti

check for correct install of maf and the wiring. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 40 minutes. Sometimes this can reset errors.

^+1

Happened to me when I cleaned my air box. And all I have is a modified air box.

What if i go to autozone and they clear the light for me would that be good enough?

2006E85 · 04-11-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by e92joe

What if i go to autozone and they clear the light for me would that be good enough?

They'll clear it. If it comes back the problem is still there.

Normally the scanner they provide just reads "P" codes. I'd get it checked with a professional scanner that actually tells you which sensor is failing and decide from there to clear it or repair/replace said part.

GORDON.M3 · 04-11-2015, 03:48 PM

You probably still have the European MAF installed.

E90joee · 04-11-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gordon@

You probably still have the European MAF installed.

Swapped the maf sensor from my old intake to the new one this morning

justanotherdude · 04-11-2015, 04:51 PM

I had the same problem with my AFE intake. So it's gotta be the MAF.

E90joee · 04-11-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by angryshortbloke

I had the same problem with my AFE intake. So it's gotta be the MAF.

What did you do to fix it? Dont tell me get a new one lol

andrey_gta · 04-11-2015, 06:37 PM

Clean maf if you messed it up with maf cleaner spray. But do it once as a last resort

Check air pipe connections

E90joee · 04-12-2015, 09:01 AM

Everythings good as new again

Three_thirty_I · 04-13-2015, 04:45 PM

Probably sorted itself out after adapting or clearing the error. Glad it is now sorted out. Enjoy the Euro airbox induction!

E90joee · 04-13-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Three_thirty_I

Probably sorted itself out after adapting or clearing the error. Glad it is now sorted out. Enjoy the Euro airbox induction!

It feels the same as my old one

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Three_thirty_I · 04-13-2015, 07:22 PM

Maybe needs more time to adapt, or just a superficial improvement. Surely induction sound is a bit nicer at least?

E90joee · 04-13-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Three_thirty_I

Maybe needs more time to adapt, or just a superficial improvement. Surely induction sound is a bit nicer at least?

I have a PE so when i rev i hear it more then my intake lol maybe thats why i cant feel it so much?

Taskmaster · 04-13-2015, 07:59 PM

There isn't any difference in power if your charcoal filter was removed from your stock box.

Three_thirty_I · 04-14-2015, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

There isn't any difference in power if your charcoal filter was removed from your stock box.

Yep, I think that would make the bigger difference.

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