Installing Cold Air Intake
cdubb
11-24-2004, 05:56 PM
hey guys just registered on the forum so i could search for a thread on how to install the AEM Cold Air Intake in my 93 del sol, it came up blank so i was wondering what tools i need and if theres anything tricky about putting it in, gonna get started soon as i get a reply any help much appreciated thanks!
stook02780
11-24-2004, 09:45 PM
cdubb
11-25-2004, 09:47 AM
thanks well i did it and all went well except the check engine light turned on then i turned off my car turned it back on it was off then 10 mins came on again then i turned the car off opened the hood turned car on kept it steady at 2k rpm then 3k rpm the light didnt come on drove back to my parking spot it came on again then turned off car and back on again drove for awhile it never came back and it hasnt come back on yet but what the heck was that was it supposed to do that....or did i mess something up? i didnt really clean the pipe before putting it in maybe some shit was inside there adn went into my engine i dunno what do u guys think
Plastic_Fork
11-25-2004, 12:03 PM
I'd take the piping off and clean it. Make sure it's very dry before you put it back on - water and motors don't mix. Also, is the filter new or used? Might want to clean the filter if it's used.
Also, re-check your fitting and clamps. Make sure the couplers are securely on the throttlebody and piping and clamped well. And don't forget to attach the breather hose from the valve cover to the inlet on the side of the intake pipe - that's part of the PCV system.
Once all is well, go into your fuse box in the engine bay next to the battery and yank the ECU fuse and leave it out for about ten minutes. This resets the ECU. Then put the fuse back in and start the car up and let it run without any load until the engine fan turns on. Don't rev the motor or anything. Just turn it on and let it run - usually the rpm's will stay up a bit like it is warming up around 2k or there about. Turn the car off after the fan turns on. This will adjust the ECU air/fuel tables for the differences you have with the intake installed instead of the stock airbox. When you start the car up again you can drive normally.
Hope this helps clear up your installation and CEL. :)
Also, re-check your fitting and clamps. Make sure the couplers are securely on the throttlebody and piping and clamped well. And don't forget to attach the breather hose from the valve cover to the inlet on the side of the intake pipe - that's part of the PCV system.
Once all is well, go into your fuse box in the engine bay next to the battery and yank the ECU fuse and leave it out for about ten minutes. This resets the ECU. Then put the fuse back in and start the car up and let it run without any load until the engine fan turns on. Don't rev the motor or anything. Just turn it on and let it run - usually the rpm's will stay up a bit like it is warming up around 2k or there about. Turn the car off after the fan turns on. This will adjust the ECU air/fuel tables for the differences you have with the intake installed instead of the stock airbox. When you start the car up again you can drive normally.
Hope this helps clear up your installation and CEL. :)
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