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zlwebb · 05-04-2010, 04:00 PM

I just installed a new cai. It says service stabilitrack now and the engine light is on along with all the traction system lights. It also sounded a bit rough...will it just take time to adjust??

Gnarlygianni · 05-04-2010, 04:03 PM

wullger · 05-04-2010, 04:05 PM

Please tell me this is a photoshop prank.

TripleB · 05-04-2010, 04:06 PM

where is the MAF plugged in? i don't really see it from that picture. if you don't have that, you'll get those errors and the car might even stall because it thinks it's not getting any air flow.

Tessa · 05-04-2010, 04:07 PM

I threw out my stabilitrack system this winter and as I took her out to get it serviced it re-set itself. Literally down the driveway and like 4 feet into the road....

Might want to call Onstar first just to make sure too....my engine light was not on - just all my stabilitrack lights and my ABS light....

zlwebb · 05-04-2010, 04:07 PM

The MAF is installed. so is the vacuum tube. I just tried starting it. It does want to stall now at idle unless I give it gas

zlwebb · 05-04-2010, 04:08 PM

Should I take off one of the filters??

Blade · 05-04-2010, 04:10 PM

That is a wicked system.

Sounds like you need a tune. When you add a mod to these v6 engines, you will usually get a check engine light. To get rid of the CEL you will need a tune. Now you can keep driving with the CEL, but if something really goes wrong, your screwed.

You can drive around more, usually it irons out after a 100 miles or so. There are variances on each car.

zlwebb · 05-04-2010, 04:15 PM

I just took one filter off. Still really rough...do I need to take it on the street to allow it to adjust first? Because now its just a standard cai and should be fine.

ddunerider · 05-04-2010, 04:15 PM

Really......

The Reaper · 05-04-2010, 04:19 PM

Just a wild shot here...I understand that the MAF is directional. Could it be backwards?

zlwebb · 05-04-2010, 04:22 PM

It is directional? I did turn it

The Reaper · 05-04-2010, 05:12 PM

So I understand, there is an arrow I believe that should point towards the throttle body. Any experts chime in here as I am going on what I have heard.

zlwebb · 05-04-2010, 05:56 PM

I redisigned it for just one filter. I turned the mass airflow sensor around. The traction lights are off and everything is running smooth now. The check engine light is still on though. Will pulling the battrry clear it?

05-04-2010, 04:00 PM	#1
zlwebb Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 110	NEED HELP! Installed custom CAI:warning lights I just installed a new cai. It says service stabilitrack now and the engine light is on along with all the traction system lights. It also sounded a bit rough...will it just take time to adjust??

05-04-2010, 04:05 PM	#3
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,575 View My Garage	Please tell me this is a photoshop prank. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

05-04-2010, 04:06 PM	#4
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	where is the MAF plugged in? i don't really see it from that picture. if you don't have that, you'll get those errors and the car might even stall because it thinks it's not getting any air flow. __________________

05-04-2010, 04:10 PM	#8
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	That is a wicked system. Sounds like you need a tune. When you add a mod to these v6 engines, you will usually get a check engine light. To get rid of the CEL you will need a tune. Now you can keep driving with the CEL, but if something really goes wrong, your screwed. You can drive around more, usually it irons out after a 100 miles or so. There are variances on each car. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

05-04-2010, 04:15 PM	#10
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Really...... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

05-04-2010, 04:03 PM	#2
Gnarlygianni Drives: Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 365

05-04-2010, 04:07 PM	#5
Tessa Mischief Managed Drives: 2SS/RS RJT with silver rallys Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southbound Posts: 8,179 View My Garage	I threw out my stabilitrack system this winter and as I took her out to get it serviced it re-set itself. Literally down the driveway and like 4 feet into the road.... Might want to call Onstar first just to make sure too....my engine light was not on - just all my stabilitrack lights and my ABS light....

05-04-2010, 04:08 PM	#7
zlwebb Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 110	Should I take off one of the filters??

05-04-2010, 04:19 PM	#11
The Reaper Founding Member of CTCC Drives: 2010 2SS RS RJT w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 709 View My Garage	Just a wild shot here...I understand that the MAF is directional. Could it be backwards? __________________ It's not how big your motor is, it's how well you shift it !!

05-04-2010, 04:22 PM	#12
zlwebb Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 110	It is directional? I did turn it

05-04-2010, 05:12 PM	#13
The Reaper Founding Member of CTCC Drives: 2010 2SS RS RJT w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 709 View My Garage	So I understand, there is an arrow I believe that should point towards the throttle body. Any experts chime in here as I am going on what I have heard. __________________ It's not how big your motor is, it's how well you shift it !!

05-04-2010, 05:56 PM	#14
zlwebb Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 110	I redisigned it for just one filter. I turned the mass airflow sensor around. The traction lights are off and everything is running smooth now. The check engine light is still on though. Will pulling the battrry clear it?

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