Anybody got their issues with the new K&N filter resolved ?
08-12-2006, 02:18 PM
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Anybody got their issues with the new K&N filter resolved ?
I didn't.
Worked a bit with their customer service department this week. Tried a couple of things.
Still the same issues.
I fear that this is a product which was released to the consumer without approriate R&D and testing.
This morning I went back to stock airbox. What a relief !
We'll see now whether the MAF still works OK under the normal set-up or whether it has been ruined.
I'll be contacting K&N for a refund (+potentilly the cost of a new MAF) next week, once I know whtehr my MAF has been ruined in the process.
If anybody else is in a similar situation, please contact me.
Worked a bit with their customer service department this week. Tried a couple of things.
Still the same issues.
I fear that this is a product which was released to the consumer without approriate R&D and testing.
This morning I went back to stock airbox. What a relief !
We'll see now whether the MAF still works OK under the normal set-up or whether it has been ruined.
I'll be contacting K&N for a refund (+potentilly the cost of a new MAF) next week, once I know whtehr my MAF has been ruined in the process.
If anybody else is in a similar situation, please contact me.
08-12-2006, 04:30 PM
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It appears I have for now!
Hi Yves, it appears that I have finally gotten mine resolved! For the full story on what got me to this point, check out my last post on my thread here.
I hope it stays this way because so far I'm very happy with the performance now!
I hope it stays this way because so far I'm very happy with the performance now!
08-12-2006, 07:23 PM
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installed mine today.
it appears that i installed the maf backwards; had two stalls at idle ( never happened before ), low
idle, and finally cel light.
i then disconnected the battery positive, reversed position of the maf, did some other things for about
1/2 hour, reconnected battery, and voila! no more cel!
put about 5-10miles so far, will be doing the same tonight; the real test will be tomorrow---have a 50+
mile trip planned.
hope this helps.
it appears that i installed the maf backwards; had two stalls at idle ( never happened before ), low
idle, and finally cel light.
i then disconnected the battery positive, reversed position of the maf, did some other things for about
1/2 hour, reconnected battery, and voila! no more cel!
put about 5-10miles so far, will be doing the same tonight; the real test will be tomorrow---have a 50+
mile trip planned.
hope this helps.
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08-13-2006, 07:35 PM
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exactly 02, i ended up with the boot backwards ( so to speak ).
btw- did my 100 mile trip today, no cel, no stalls, stumbles, or anything else.
and got a few compliments on the sound of the car as i pulled into the nnjr/pca picnic parking lot/ concours. i have the ghl mufflers on the car with rest the rest of the exhaust being stock.
btw- did my 100 mile trip today, no cel, no stalls, stumbles, or anything else.
and got a few compliments on the sound of the car as i pulled into the nnjr/pca picnic parking lot/ concours. i have the ghl mufflers on the car with rest the rest of the exhaust being stock.
08-15-2006, 09:44 AM
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Well 150 or so miles later and CEL again. Same two codes. I believe it is the new K&N CAI. Thinking about returning the product. Not sure what else to do, hate to see the CEL, even if the cars runs ok with it on and no major damage.
08-15-2006, 05:56 PM
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Well, I've got the CEL and the car runs like crap.
Things built up with ABS + PSM off in my first week after install. Now I've got the CEL. I assume it's because my MAF is blown (oil on the K&N filter). A new MAF is on its way.
As stated above, I pulled the K&N on Saturday. Back to normal now. Just hope it didn't create any damage to the engine.
Am contacting K&N tomorrow and am going to demand refund + covering for the MAF.
I strongly believe this product was launched too early and should be recalled.
If anybody else wants to complain together with me, feel free to contact me.
Things built up with ABS + PSM off in my first week after install. Now I've got the CEL. I assume it's because my MAF is blown (oil on the K&N filter). A new MAF is on its way.
As stated above, I pulled the K&N on Saturday. Back to normal now. Just hope it didn't create any damage to the engine.
Am contacting K&N tomorrow and am going to demand refund + covering for the MAF.
I strongly believe this product was launched too early and should be recalled.
If anybody else wants to complain together with me, feel free to contact me.
08-15-2006, 07:49 PM
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Why don't you look at the CEL codes and see what they are and also take a reading of the O2 sensors and MAF readings. Any good scanner will tell you what the engine was doing at the exact time the CEL was generated. If it is simply being caused by a lean condition, take a look at the LTFT. These readings should become more and more positive as you continue to drive, and should eventualy adjust for the increased air to the engine. You should also take a reading of the MAF when at WOT, near redline as well as at idle. Everytime you reset the DME, you are going to zero out the LTFT values and start all over again.