cai= cough
 

so the other day i installed a mazdaspeed cai. we did a clean install or what me and my buddy though. after about 5 miles it threw a cel and coughs/hesitates threw the rpms of each gear anyone have this problem or dose the ecu just need to work itself out then it will stop i have no clue why its doing this help please

bump anyone?

Somethings wrong
Check for vacuum leaks

Perhaps the maf has not been reinstalled correctly, or dirty.

Did you remember to cap the VFAD nipple?
And as wcs mention, check/clean the MAF... make sure its sealed well.

I helped him install it, it was a MS CAI and looks to be in good condition.

Kyle, everyone is telling you what I thought the problem was... MAF sensor, leaks, or screens... Try going to get some MAF sensor cleaner and very I mean VERY gently clean the sensor with a Q-tip. Also check the screens (I think this is the real problem), as for the VFAD nipple I'm pretty sure it's capped. If that's the one by the throttle body then yeah it's capped.

1. Screens misaligned
2. MAF sensor dirty or not placed correctly
3. Vac leak

clean your maf sensor

reset ecu perhaps?

w00t free post! :D:

stop listening to people that don't have a clue ....

I'll be on the north side of Keller on Friday evening, if you want to bring it by I'll look it over

Or I'm free on Sunday too

Change of plans working on the car all day Saturday and running an event on Sunday. Send me an email if you want me to look it over.

Dont worry about it Team... It was the Screens, like me and Ray said... :yelrotflm

You mean like Ray said, you were the guy who helped him mis-install it (fixed that for you) and then listed a bunch of guesstimates along with it

Since I run screenless without issue I'd have placed my money on a post-MAF leak, but would have rather offered some in person assistance then watch someone get run in circles by the usual forum keystone cops Chinese fire drill approach.

Glad he got it resolved. Ray is obviously a knowledgable source, but there's always a dozen other numnuts listing off everything under the sun in shotgun scattershot style.


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^ Lol, It wasn't me that messed with any screens... That was my other friend, but its good to know you still have a wonderful personality.... Btw Team, you should show yourself since your in the DFW area now. Today the local crew is having a cruise in Mckinney, too late now but maybe next time?

I was just messing with you :stickpoke I was serious about the forum Chinese fire drill :angel: Yes, only a total asshole would offer their time and effort to help. If anyone local actually got to know me it would ruin my hard earned rep here so I'll pass on the meetup :rofl: