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      04-10-2015, 11:44 PM   #1
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Installed euro intake box and check engine light came on

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?
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      04-11-2015, 12:38 AM   #2
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Change the maf.
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      04-11-2015, 07:32 AM   #3
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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
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      04-11-2015, 08:02 AM   #4
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maybe you bumped something loose, but the airbox can't really cause a CEL.
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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
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check for correct install of maf and the wiring. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 40 minutes. Sometimes this can reset errors.
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check for correct install of maf and the wiring. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 40 minutes. Sometimes this can reset errors.
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Happened to me when I cleaned my air box. And all I have is a modified air box.
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check for correct install of maf and the wiring. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 40 minutes. Sometimes this can reset errors.
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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?
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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.
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You probably still have the European MAF installed.
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You probably still have the European MAF installed.
Swapped the maf sensor from my old intake to the new one this morning
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I had the same problem with my AFE intake. So it's gotta be the MAF.
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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
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Clean maf if you messed it up with maf cleaner spray. But do it once as a last resort

Check air pipe connections
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Everythings good as new again
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Probably sorted itself out after adapting or clearing the error. Glad it is now sorted out. Enjoy the Euro airbox induction!
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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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Maybe needs more time to adapt, or just a superficial improvement. Surely induction sound is a bit nicer at least?
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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?
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There isn't any difference in power if your charcoal filter was removed from your stock box.
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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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