INJEN CAI INSTALLED - CAR WONT START!
06-27-2005, 01:06 AM
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INJEN CAI INSTALLED - CAR WONT START!
I need your help everyone!
I installed my new Injen intake as a short ram but my car would not start. It sounds as if the car kicks over (my exhaust helps to better hear the car) but after the first revolution it just dies. All the hoses are connected correctly, the MAF and all wires are connected correctly, in good condition, and installed onto the Injen pipe as best as possible. We even moistened the O ring on the MAF so that it would fit better, but no luck. We then reset the ECU by disconnecting the negative battery cable for 15 minutes, reinstalling it, and letting the car idle for 15 minutes. We finally got the car to start by giving it some gas when we turn the key. The check engine light is on and the car seems to be in "SAFE MODE" (I think I read about this somewhere on ScionLife). I cannot rev past 2,000 RPM while moving or past 4,000 RPM while in Park and stopped.
We then tried it as a CAI (that is, with both pieces of the Injen pipe so that the filter is further away from the MAF) but the same thing happend.
Lastly, we took out all of the Injen stuff and put back the stock air cleaner assembly and the car is still screwed up - the only way to start it is to give it gas when you turn the key and I still cannot accelerate past 2,000 RPM.
Has this happend to anyone else? Does anyone know the solution? Please help!
Thanks!
I installed my new Injen intake as a short ram but my car would not start. It sounds as if the car kicks over (my exhaust helps to better hear the car) but after the first revolution it just dies. All the hoses are connected correctly, the MAF and all wires are connected correctly, in good condition, and installed onto the Injen pipe as best as possible. We even moistened the O ring on the MAF so that it would fit better, but no luck. We then reset the ECU by disconnecting the negative battery cable for 15 minutes, reinstalling it, and letting the car idle for 15 minutes. We finally got the car to start by giving it some gas when we turn the key. The check engine light is on and the car seems to be in "SAFE MODE" (I think I read about this somewhere on ScionLife). I cannot rev past 2,000 RPM while moving or past 4,000 RPM while in Park and stopped.
We then tried it as a CAI (that is, with both pieces of the Injen pipe so that the filter is further away from the MAF) but the same thing happend.
Lastly, we took out all of the Injen stuff and put back the stock air cleaner assembly and the car is still screwed up - the only way to start it is to give it gas when you turn the key and I still cannot accelerate past 2,000 RPM.
Has this happend to anyone else? Does anyone know the solution? Please help!
Thanks!
06-27-2005, 02:48 AM
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If you follow the installation instruction, it's hard to screw it up. I think the only instrument one may screw up is the MAF. May want to double check the wire/connection of the MAF. Of course, bring it back to the dealer is the easy way out.
06-27-2005, 02:55 AM
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It sounds like you a messed up the MAF....
If not then pop the fuse cover under the hood and check the fuse labeled ETC i think that is what it is...it may be ETS it is something of this sort.
If this does not fix it give us a call tomorrow and we can help you figure it out.
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If not then pop the fuse cover under the hood and check the fuse labeled ETC i think that is what it is...it may be ETS it is something of this sort.
If this does not fix it give us a call tomorrow and we can help you figure it out.
-ZPI
06-27-2005, 03:05 AM
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dont be surprised if the window switches dont work on your car either just mess with them turning your car on and off and holding them down for more than ten seconds at a time also, and they will work again. i dont know what to say about your engine though good luck
06-27-2005, 04:21 AM
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it def sounds like a MAF problem. Ive had similar experiences in the past on my tacoma from off roading. It sounds like in your process you damaged the sensor and your ecu is not reading it correctly
06-27-2005, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Harman
If you follow the installation instruction, it's hard to screw it up. I think the only instrument one may screw up is the MAF. May want to double check the wire/connection of the MAF. Of course, bring it back to the dealer is the easy way out.
06-27-2005, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ZPIracing
It sounds like you a messed up the MAF....
If not then pop the fuse cover under the hood and check the fuse labeled ETC i think that is what it is...it may be ETS it is something of this sort.
If this does not fix it give us a call tomorrow and we can help you figure it out.
-ZPI
If not then pop the fuse cover under the hood and check the fuse labeled ETC i think that is what it is...it may be ETS it is something of this sort.
If this does not fix it give us a call tomorrow and we can help you figure it out.
-ZPI
06-27-2005, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rideincircles
dont be surprised if the window switches dont work on your car either just mess with them turning your car on and off and holding them down for more than ten seconds at a time also, and they will work again. i dont know what to say about your engine though good luck
06-27-2005, 11:06 AM
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I have another question everyone: Is the MAF really so delicate? All we did was remove it from the stock intake and move it out of the way without unplugging it. We didn't throw it around or anything.
06-27-2005, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan1224
I have another question everyone: Is the MAF really so delicate? All we did was remove it from the stock intake and move it out of the way without unplugging it. We didn't throw it around or anything.
06-27-2005, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan1224
Originally Posted by rideincircles
dont be surprised if the window switches dont work on your car either just mess with them turning your car on and off and holding them down for more than ten seconds at a time also, and they will work again. i dont know what to say about your engine though good luck
06-27-2005, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by acasanova
Originally Posted by Juan1224
Originally Posted by rideincircles
dont be surprised if the window switches dont work on your car either just mess with them turning your car on and off and holding them down for more than ten seconds at a time also, and they will work again. i dont know what to say about your engine though good luck
06-28-2005, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by acasanova
Originally Posted by Juan1224
Originally Posted by rideincircles
dont be surprised if the window switches dont work on your car either just mess with them turning your car on and off and holding them down for more than ten seconds at a time also, and they will work again. i dont know what to say about your engine though good luck
06-28-2005, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
Originally Posted by Juan1224
I have another question everyone: Is the MAF really so delicate? All we did was remove it from the stock intake and move it out of the way without unplugging it. We didn't throw it around or anything.
06-28-2005, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by raWr215
OMG ur doomed :T
seriously no joke, imroperly installing engine mods can void warrenty :T
let's pray that you don't
seriously no joke, imroperly installing engine mods can void warrenty :T
let's pray that you don't
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