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Nate33 · 04-03-2010, 07:08 PM

Anyone have issues with car starting after installing K&N intake for v6? Car starts up for 2 seconds and shuts right off. Emissions sensor maybe or some anti-theft crp?

scrming · 04-03-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate33

Anyone have issues with car starting after installing K&N intake for v6? Car starts up for 2 seconds and shuts right off. Emissions sensor maybe or some anti-theft crp?

Couple things....

Is the MAF plugged back in?

Not sure how the K&N is built... but is the MAF "housing" backwards?

scrming · 04-03-2010, 07:19 PM

Ok... looks like you really can't have the MAF in backwards...

Every thing tight? PCV tube connected?

Nate33 · 04-03-2010, 07:33 PM

99% sure I put on correctly. Have done before on my 06 tahoe.
Reading manual...emissions sensor was noted as well as anti theft. but all other posts of folks putting CAIs on I never saw any problems so chances are its something I did. Any kind of reprogramming for the onboard computer necessary?
Gave up for the night and will get back at it in the morning with fresh start

Nate33 · 04-03-2010, 07:36 PM

also...engine light is on now

scrming · 04-03-2010, 07:40 PM

hmmm... double check everything in the morning... if still no luck then perhaps put the stock intake back on and drive down to the local Autozone type place and have them pull the trouble code...

You should NOT need to reprogram the computer..

Nate33 · 04-03-2010, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the reply. Will check it out in the morning. Have a good one.

devildoc · 04-03-2010, 08:37 PM

Could possibly the #5/20 have anything to do with it? Something electrical from the setup...

Beauwulf · 04-04-2010, 06:22 AM

check next to the PCV tube on the head. There is a plug there for the cam position sensor. You might have pulled it off during the install....

carguy50 · 04-04-2010, 06:36 AM

Did you get the pre-oiled or dry K&N.if you bought the pre=oiled one, they tend to over oil the filters and then too much oil can contaminate the sensor. It happened to me with my Hemi 1500. The fix is wash out the filter with Dawn and hot water,dry it, clean the sensor thoroughly with rubbing alcohol. Reinstall the clean unit. Reset your codes and enjoy.

scrming · 04-04-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by carguy50

Did you get the pre-oiled or dry K&N.if you bought the pre=oiled one, they tend to over oil the filters and then too much oil can contaminate the sensor. It happened to me with my Hemi 1500. The fix is wash out the filter with Dawn and hot water,dry it, clean the sensor thoroughly with rubbing alcohol. Reinstall the clean unit. Reset your codes and enjoy.

couple things... I've use oiled filters, including the K&N OEM type panel filter for our cars... and while it looked a bit over oiled it did not cause any problems. I think people are way to quick to blame an oil filter... Also if you are going to clean your MAF i would suggest a MAF cleaner spray like:

And by the sounds of it, the car never really started and ran to even really contaminate things..

Beauwulf's suggestion is a good one... We've had a car run rough on here after a CAI install, but I don't we've had one just shut right off...

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-04-2010, 08:23 AM

As one stated, maybe a fuse pull/battery unplug is in order(to re-learn?)

Nate33 · 04-04-2010, 08:30 AM

youre right...engine never really had a chance to do anything. would turn over and shut right off. Pulled the ECM fuses few minutes ago. going to grab breakfast and check it out after cup o joe and egg sandwich.. Thanks

GUNIT · 04-05-2010, 10:44 PM

Had my K&N installed tonight. Had same problem, shutting off right away. Turns out we had the MAF in backwards. All fine now. I think thats what the piece was called. The one going into the tube.

04-03-2010, 07:08 PM	#1
Nate33 Drives: 10 Camaro RS 2LT, 11 Avalanche z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	preoblems with K&N CAI after installation Anyone have issues with car starting after installing K&N intake for v6? Car starts up for 2 seconds and shuts right off. Emissions sensor maybe or some anti-theft crp?

04-03-2010, 07:19 PM	#3
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Ok... looks like you really can't have the MAF in backwards... Every thing tight? PCV tube connected? __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

04-03-2010, 07:40 PM	#6
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	hmmm... double check everything in the morning... if still no luck then perhaps put the stock intake back on and drive down to the local Autozone type place and have them pull the trouble code... You should NOT need to reprogram the computer.. __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

04-03-2010, 08:37 PM	#8
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Could possibly the #5/20 have anything to do with it? Something electrical from the setup... __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

04-04-2010, 06:22 AM	#9
Beauwulf Drives: '10 LT RS A6 & '04 Acura RSX Type S Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,529	check next to the PCV tube on the head. There is a plug there for the cam position sensor. You might have pulled it off during the install.... __________________

04-03-2010, 07:33 PM	#4
Nate33 Drives: 10 Camaro RS 2LT, 11 Avalanche z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	99% sure I put on correctly. Have done before on my 06 tahoe. Reading manual...emissions sensor was noted as well as anti theft. but all other posts of folks putting CAIs on I never saw any problems so chances are its something I did. Any kind of reprogramming for the onboard computer necessary? Gave up for the night and will get back at it in the morning with fresh start

04-03-2010, 07:36 PM	#5
Nate33 Drives: 10 Camaro RS 2LT, 11 Avalanche z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	also...engine light is on now

04-03-2010, 07:51 PM	#7
Nate33 Drives: 10 Camaro RS 2LT, 11 Avalanche z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	Thanks for the reply. Will check it out in the morning. Have a good one.

04-04-2010, 06:36 AM	#10
carguy50 Drives: 2SS/RS, Sequntials,Tune,Flomstr,CAI Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 350 View My Garage	Did you get the pre-oiled or dry K&N.if you bought the pre=oiled one, they tend to over oil the filters and then too much oil can contaminate the sensor. It happened to me with my Hemi 1500. The fix is wash out the filter with Dawn and hot water,dry it, clean the sensor thoroughly with rubbing alcohol. Reinstall the clean unit. Reset your codes and enjoy.

04-04-2010, 08:23 AM	#12
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	As one stated, maybe a fuse pull/battery unplug is in order(to re-learn?)

04-04-2010, 08:30 AM	#13
Nate33 Drives: 10 Camaro RS 2LT, 11 Avalanche z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	youre right...engine never really had a chance to do anything. would turn over and shut right off. Pulled the ECM fuses few minutes ago. going to grab breakfast and check it out after cup o joe and egg sandwich.. Thanks

04-05-2010, 10:44 PM	#14
GUNIT RKFDGEO- chicago5thgen Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Auto Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 202 View My Garage	Had my K&N installed tonight. Had same problem, shutting off right away. Turns out we had the MAF in backwards. All fine now. I think thats what the piece was called. The one going into the tube.

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