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nusbaum82 05-06-2008 05:17 PM

jet air hiss / whistle
 
I installed a CAI and I have a distinct high pitch whistle / hiss that I noticed before, but is now more noticable. I looked it up and found that it may be the jet air fuel mixer that may be obstructed. I pulled the tube off the intake and put my thumb over it. The whistle stops, but comes back when I let my thumb off the openning. So it's definitely the jet air nozzle, but what do I do about it? Does anyone know how to service this?????

dannobre 05-06-2008 07:28 PM

There is no servicing...it is basically a controlled small vac leak.

You are probably just noticing it more because of the intake

MazdaManiac 05-06-2008 07:59 PM

Totally normal.

You should hear it on the Grand Am cars! Sounds like a CRJ on a taxiway.

nusbaum82 05-06-2008 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by dannobre (Post 2448417)
There is no servicing...it is basically a controlled small vac leak.

You are probably just noticing it more because of the intake

correct, but I noticed it long before installing the CAI, just now I know what it is. There wasn't a sound out of it for 4 years, now theres a sound. They have techs diagnose and resolve these issues, but how can I?

mysql 05-07-2008 06:26 AM

i have a check valve in mine. Don't seem to notice it much anymore.

nusbaum82 05-07-2008 09:20 AM

okay, how about running compressed air through the tube?

dannobre 05-07-2008 10:45 AM

Just don't blow the hose off the nipple under the intake manifold...it's a beotch to put back on :)

nusbaum82 05-26-2008 02:32 PM

I fixed the whistle! If the vacuum hose from the intake is getting too much air, the noise is very audible. Plugging up the line makes the noise go away, but there is a slight loss of power. I just slightly restricted the air flow enough to almost completely eliminate the noise, and the power came back. So keep in mind that the stock airbox keeps the vacuum pressure just right and if you put on a cold air intake you have to restrict the air flow to the jet air vacuum hose to avoid getting a whistle/ hiss at idle.... Still trying to figure out the squeel it makes upon accelleration... Anyone know what that one is????

MazdaManiac 05-26-2008 02:43 PM


Originally Posted by nusbaum82 (Post 2480796)
I fixed the whistle! If the vacuum hose from the intake is getting too much air, the noise is very audible. Plugging up the line makes the noise go away, but there is a slight loss of power. I just slightly restricted the air flow enough to almost completely eliminate the noise, and the power came back. So keep in mind that the stock airbox keeps the vacuum pressure just right and if you put on a cold air intake you have to restrict the air flow to the jet air vacuum hose to avoid getting a whistle/ hiss at idle.... Still trying to figure out the squeel it makes upon accelleration... Anyone know what that one is????


NO!

That is the jet air bleed. Do NOT restrict it.
It is quieter in stock form because of the nature of the intake.

mysql 05-26-2008 02:45 PM

I found out how to make my exhaust quiet by plugging it with a potato.

Also, super glue makes kids shut up quite nicely.

Razz1 05-26-2008 03:01 PM

Still trying to figure out the squeel it makes upon accelleration... Anyone know what that one is????

I fixed that one easily. I dump a bunch of bleach on my tires.

No squeealing but sure smokes alot.

nusbaum82 05-28-2008 08:46 AM

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Like the potato one... But anyways, don't think I'm an idiot... The system makes noise, but Mazda tuned the system to perform optimally with the amount of air it gets in the stock setup (talking about the vacuum tube, not the intake) When the intake was stock, there were small elbow shaped inserts connecting the tube to the intake. After istalling the CAI, the tube connected directly to the intake, thus giving the vacuum more air and causing a louder whistle. To fix it, I modified one of the elbows to fit in the new intake. The original vacuum pressure is restored, and the noise is completely unnoticable. :banghead:

slm486 10-10-2008 06:59 PM

i noticed the same thing. Is there an easy way to modify the hose? Possibly a zip tie to slightly restrain the air?

endowdly 10-23-2008 01:24 PM


Originally Posted by mysql (Post 2480806)
I found out how to make my exhaust quiet by plugging it with a potato.

Also, super glue makes kids shut up quite nicely.

XD

:lol:


ooooooooooooooooooooo

sorry for the revival but this was quality.


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