K&N CAI installed, now getting CEL - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OrangeFury · 07-03-2010, 02:22 PM

Not really a CEL, but the computer says to "lower the window, then raise it." Did it a couple times and it's still there. Double-checked everything, car runs fine, but that error is there (unless it is over-ridden by the hood being open message). What should I do?

boxcar · 07-03-2010, 02:27 PM

get out your manual and read about re-indexing your window

How do you like the new cai?

youngkim · 07-03-2010, 02:29 PM

hmmm i read some other member having the same issue with other CAI, just take it for a 30-1hr drive see if it goes away

PoorMansCamaro · 07-03-2010, 02:36 PM

Does it say the passenger side? Lower and raise it from the passenger door.

OrangeFury · 07-03-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxcar

get out your manual and read about re-indexing your window

How do you like the new cai?

Tried re-indexing multiple times per the manual, still getting the error.

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngkim

hmmm i read some other member having the same issue with other CAI, just take it for a 30-1hr drive see if it goes away

I've heard that, too...maybe that will take care of it.

Liking it other than this error, lol. Very easy install and looks great. Getting ready to take it out and see how it drives/sounds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Does it say the passenger side? Lower and raise it from the passenger door.

Driver side.

jeffm5690 · 07-03-2010, 09:19 PM

I had the same thing. It took about 5x following the manual on indexing and then it magically disappeared. Are you getting any whistling on acceleration? I am and didn't notice it right after install.

thebighar · 07-03-2010, 09:31 PM

I have the whistling as well. Everyone has said it's normal but I don't like it. At 2500 Rpm's it sounds like a brake squeak, not a whistle like it's sucking air. All I can say is turn up the radio or shut the windows and hope people don't look at your car like there is something wrong with it.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 07-03-2010, 09:52 PM

Mine said that aswell, you get that after disconnecting the battery. Reindexed mine , no problems. Mine whistles too, but its normal, my AFE intake had a slight whistle to it aswell on my 05 Dodge Ram HEMI.

jeffm5690 · 07-03-2010, 09:52 PM

That's my only complaint. Otherwise its great!

xpanda305x · 07-04-2010, 01:24 AM

make sure u battery is tight or not losing power. low power can give messages like that .

Cyber Gray · 07-04-2010, 02:35 AM

it happens whenever you disconnect a battery. Thats normal

Nate33 · 07-14-2010, 03:37 PM

i have the whistle as well on mine. had the aircharger first and had BIG problems...loud whistle, engine bogging down, poor mileage. Now have typhoon and havent had problem. Still small whistle but believe its just so much air coming through filter under a load.

For the windows you have to put them down and then up but when putting up hold the button for at least 2-3 seconds when it gets to top. Have to do it for both sides in order to reset computer for the windows.

Just yesterday and today noticed that intake wasnt as loud when give it little gas...might just be me since ive been driving my tahoe alot lately which has K&N and flowmaster that makes it pretty good.

Wild Bill · 07-14-2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeFury

Not really a CEL, but the computer says to "lower the window, then raise it." Did it a couple times and it's still there. Double-checked everything, car runs fine, but that error is there (unless it is over-ridden by the hood being open message). What should I do?

I have the K&N as well. No whistling issues. I had to reindex a few times to get it back. Try lowering the window and hold the button down for 5 seconds and then, raise it up and hold the button up for 5 seconds. This worked for me.

07-03-2010, 02:22 PM	#1
OrangeFury Camaros Of Northwest Ohio Drives: 2010 IOM 1LT, 1974 Corvette Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 396	K&N CAI installed, now getting CEL Not really a CEL, but the computer says to "lower the window, then raise it." Did it a couple times and it's still there. Double-checked everything, car runs fine, but that error is there (unless it is over-ridden by the hood being open message). What should I do?

07-03-2010, 02:36 PM	#4
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,198	Does it say the passenger side? Lower and raise it from the passenger door. __________________

07-03-2010, 09:19 PM	#6
jeffm5690 Drives: 2023 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 142 View My Garage	It will go away... I had the same thing. It took about 5x following the manual on indexing and then it magically disappeared. Are you getting any whistling on acceleration? I am and didn't notice it right after install.

07-04-2010, 02:35 AM	#11
Cyber Gray Wind Rider Drives: ZL1 19 White; Jeep 5.7 GC 15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Muscat Posts: 2,059 View My Garage	it happens whenever you disconnect a battery. Thats normal __________________ Im not Gray any more !!

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07-03-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
boxcar Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: N.Y. Posts: 75	get out your manual and read about re-indexing your window How do you like the new cai?

07-03-2010, 02:29 PM	#3
youngkim Drives: 2010 blk camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: md Posts: 179	hmmm i read some other member having the same issue with other CAI, just take it for a 30-1hr drive see if it goes away

07-03-2010, 09:31 PM	#7
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	I have the whistling as well. Everyone has said it's normal but I don't like it. At 2500 Rpm's it sounds like a brake squeak, not a whistle like it's sucking air. All I can say is turn up the radio or shut the windows and hope people don't look at your car like there is something wrong with it.

07-03-2010, 09:52 PM	#8
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	Mine said that aswell, you get that after disconnecting the battery. Reindexed mine , no problems. Mine whistles too, but its normal, my AFE intake had a slight whistle to it aswell on my 05 Dodge Ram HEMI.

07-04-2010, 01:24 AM	#10
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	make sure u battery is tight or not losing power. low power can give messages like that .

07-14-2010, 03:37 PM	#12
Nate33 Drives: 10 Camaro RS 2LT, 11 Avalanche z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	i have the whistle as well on mine. had the aircharger first and had BIG problems...loud whistle, engine bogging down, poor mileage. Now have typhoon and havent had problem. Still small whistle but believe its just so much air coming through filter under a load. For the windows you have to put them down and then up but when putting up hold the button for at least 2-3 seconds when it gets to top. Have to do it for both sides in order to reset computer for the windows. Just yesterday and today noticed that intake wasnt as loud when give it little gas...might just be me since ive been driving my tahoe alot lately which has K&N and flowmaster that makes it pretty good.