CES CAI

[ptagna]

hey guys , i just got a ces cai recently and i just installed it today.

there was 2 problems when i turned on my car.

1. the engine light is on

2. when i was driving it, it wouldnt rev past 3 it would just cut out

any helpful suyggestion would be appreciated.

[69.NIX]

Have you reset the ECU?

Resetting the ECU: Take the (-) terminal off the battery for 1-2hrs. Reconnect and start the car. Let the car warm up to normal operating temps, then take the car for a 30-60 mins cruise.

Past that, consult an expert

[ptagna]

Have you reset the ECU?

Resetting the ECU: Take the (-) terminal off the battery for 1-2hrs. Reconnect and start the car. Let the car warm up to normal operating temps, then take the car for a 30-60 mins cruise.

Past that, consult an expert

does it matter if i took - and + terminal off for like 15 mins? would it make a big difference?

was thinking of taking it back to toyota but since i modified the engine ? would that void warranty

cheers.

[69.NIX]

I would leave it off for a bit longer

[thegourou20]

Hey mate,

I had a similar problem back in the days and when I checked it ended up being the rubber hose being lose. So, make sure that yours is tightened and secured properly.

I think for the ECU to reset you need to disconnect the battery for at least 30mins...there is an old thread on the forum on how to reset the ECU (try using the search).

Try giving the MAF a clean while you are at it. :-l

[.gorgz]

Tell Maslo to fart on the MAF Sensor to blow off dust and crap to give it a good clean haha!

I'm the mate he called.. It should be the MAF sensor, should sit roughly near the pod filter

[ptagna]

Did i have to block off any hoses ?cos i just connected it all in.

also my car idles at 1100 if this helps.

Haha ill tell him next time when we're taking a look at it.

i buy the cleaning products from autobarn for the MAF sensor?

thanks for advice guys.

[ptagna]

ok just discovered today that the previous owner of my car had some wires that were soldered on the MAF sensor,

and saw that one of the wires was not soldered together probably fall apart when i was taking it off.

you guys reckon it could a possibility?

[ptagna]

Problem fixed! :). thanks for all the advice guys.

also why do you have to block the vsv hoses?

does it matter if i leave it connected?

[lateralus]

Problem fixed! :). thanks for all the advice guys.

also why do you have to block the vsv hoses?

does it matter if i leave it connected?

the VSV hoses are blocked because theyre useless with the CAI.

If you look at your stock air box, the side that sits closest to the firewall has an air flap which opens and closes according to the demand on the engine (eg, it opens on cold starts, full throttle and highway driving to allow extra air flow)

because the CAI doesnt have this feature, the hoses are useless. it doesn't matter if you leave it connected. some members have reported a clicking sound slightly audible from inside the car which disappears if the VSV is removed. I personally haven't had this clicking

Edited January 18, 2011 by lateralus

[.gorgz]

Problem fixed! :). thanks for all the advice guys.

also why do you have to block the vsv hoses?

does it matter if i leave it connected?

Fixed it, nice!

What was wrong with it?

[ptagna]

Problem fixed! :). thanks for all the advice guys.

also why do you have to block the vsv hoses?

does it matter if i leave it connected?

Fixed it, nice!

What was wrong with it?

one of the wires on the MAF sensor was came off, the soldering came off when i was taking it off lol