Cold air inductions install, check engine light on - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jay23 · 01-28-2011, 08:24 PM

Hi, I just installed a cold air inductions cai and adm scoop, now my check engine light is on. I have checked all the connectors on the maf and they seem fine. Not sure what is going on, any suggestions?

The only other mod is muffler delete.

Jason

livefr33ordie · 01-28-2011, 08:30 PM

I have the same mods, no light. How long have you had it installed? Have you tried disconnecting the battery to reset everything?

Jay23 · 01-28-2011, 08:38 PM

no not yet, I just installed it tonight, the light was right away

ron10 · 01-28-2011, 08:40 PM

did you make sure you didn't put the maf on backwards?if i remember right the blue wire is the first wire on the right.if it's on the left,it's backwards.only thing i can think of that would cause your problem.

livefr33ordie · 01-28-2011, 08:48 PM

Kinda remember someone also having this problem and there MAF was not securely fitted to the new intake tube. Those little fine threaded screw are a pain in the butt. Try getting your allen keys out again and remove the MAF and re-secure it. Ensure that the screws are ran all the way home. I don't think the MAF can be installed backward and the holes line up. I could be wrong though.

Give it a try it couldn't hurt and it is easier than the battery option as well.

Kunihiro · 01-28-2011, 08:55 PM

I don't have the "CAI" brand intake, but here's the previous post:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=CAI+cEL

Allen

Tampa Tuning · 01-28-2011, 08:58 PM

sometimes guys when reconnecting the MAF plugs, they bend a prong in the male end of a connection. Pull off all the connections you disconnected and take a slow good inspection at the male prongs of each connections. If you bent one prong in, you'll have to get a pair of needle nose pliers to straighten it out then slowly reconnect.

Fraxum · 01-28-2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kunihiro

I don't have the "CAI" brand intake, but here's the previous post:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=CAI+cEL
Allen

I did have a CEL after a C.A.I. cai and scoop. I had a loose MAF because the slightly hard to get at screw was not bottomed out. But I do not think that was the cause of the CEL now.

Then I bought a scanner and realized I had installed my CAGs bypass on the reverse sensor. Doh!

No codes since I fixed that. Get a scanner or go to Autozone and they will scan.

One other thing it could be if you somehow pulled off the other end of that hose that attached to the CAI.

Jay23 · 01-29-2011, 06:13 AM

Went out and drove to work this morning, no light. Maybe it just needed to sit for a few hours? Oh well hopefully it stays off.

KybheSS · 01-29-2011, 06:30 AM

How do you like the set-up? I also only have a muffler delete and was looking at the CAI with scoop. Sound difference? Power difference?

Tampa Tuning · 01-29-2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay23

Went out and drove to work this morning, no light. Maybe it just needed to sit for a few hours? Oh well hopefully it stays off.

Excellent!

Nice cool morning for a ride.

livefr33ordie · 01-29-2011, 07:26 AM

I want to get my girl out this morning. I love a cool morning ride. My tires hate it though.

Jay23 · 01-29-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KybheSS

How do you like the set-up? I also only have a muffler delete and was looking at the CAI with scoop. Sound difference? Power difference?

I like it now that the sensor is off lol. It has a better growl at WOT, not too much louder when just cruising. It does feel more responsive now, but sometimes I wonder if that is just in my head or if I can really feel more power?

kobSS · 01-30-2011, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay23

I like it now that the sensor is off lol. It has a better growl at WOT, not too much louder when just cruising. It does feel more responsive now, but sometimes I wonder if that is just in my head or if I can really feel more power?

I actually just installed my CAI Inc. Intake this weekend... Is it just me or is the growl at WOT much louder? I tried revving the engine in neutral and didnt get so much growl. But when i'm cruisin it practically shakes my dash. I actually think it sounds pretty sweet, just curious if others experience it

01-28-2011, 08:24 PM	#1
Jay23 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th, 2007 VRSCDX Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 298	Cold air inductions install, check engine light on Hi, I just installed a cold air inductions cai and adm scoop, now my check engine light is on. I have checked all the connectors on the maf and they seem fine. Not sure what is going on, any suggestions? The only other mod is muffler delete. Jason

01-28-2011, 08:55 PM	#6
Kunihiro Drives: 2010 Charcoal Gray, 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 66	I don't have the "CAI" brand intake, but here's the previous post: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=CAI+cEL Allen __________________ 2SS/RS, CGM, Magnaflow Exhaust, Pfadt Suspension, Airaid intake 71 RS Camaro (Sold) Z Car (Sorry, Nissan 350Z)

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01-28-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
livefr33ordie Looking for new home Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 57	I have the same mods, no light. How long have you had it installed? Have you tried disconnecting the battery to reset everything?

01-28-2011, 08:38 PM	#3
Jay23 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th, 2007 VRSCDX Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 298	no not yet, I just installed it tonight, the light was right away

01-28-2011, 08:40 PM	#4
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	did you make sure you didn't put the maf on backwards?if i remember right the blue wire is the first wire on the right.if it's on the left,it's backwards.only thing i can think of that would cause your problem.

01-28-2011, 08:48 PM	#5
livefr33ordie Looking for new home Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 57	Kinda remember someone also having this problem and there MAF was not securely fitted to the new intake tube. Those little fine threaded screw are a pain in the butt. Try getting your allen keys out again and remove the MAF and re-secure it. Ensure that the screws are ran all the way home. I don't think the MAF can be installed backward and the holes line up. I could be wrong though. Give it a try it couldn't hurt and it is easier than the battery option as well.

01-28-2011, 08:58 PM	#7
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	sometimes guys when reconnecting the MAF plugs, they bend a prong in the male end of a connection. Pull off all the connections you disconnected and take a slow good inspection at the male prongs of each connections. If you bent one prong in, you'll have to get a pair of needle nose pliers to straighten it out then slowly reconnect.

01-29-2011, 06:13 AM	#9
Jay23 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th, 2007 VRSCDX Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 298	Went out and drove to work this morning, no light. Maybe it just needed to sit for a few hours? Oh well hopefully it stays off.

01-29-2011, 06:30 AM	#10
KybheSS Drives: Black '10 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 339	How do you like the set-up? I also only have a muffler delete and was looking at the CAI with scoop. Sound difference? Power difference?

01-29-2011, 07:26 AM	#12
livefr33ordie Looking for new home Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 57	I want to get my girl out this morning. I love a cool morning ride. My tires hate it though.