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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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m3 intake problems

alright guys, i installed kargoboy's simota intake a while back, it threw too many cel's so i took it back off. I just tried it again this past week and the cel's came on everyonce in a while but not as much. I have heard that these intakes hardly throw any Cel's, whats the deal?
I know it is installed right, anything else i can do? i didn't think i would have to manage my fuel system just for an intake.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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Hey, the only code i threw when i put on the intake was right afterwards I get "Coolant temp below regulating thermostant" or "Coolant temp unstable operation"
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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i got fuel/air ratio to lean or rich...but i have gotten my fuel pump replaced since then
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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How's the fit of the MAF against the intake tube? Is it tightened down on all four corners completely?
It's true, I've never get any complaints about the A/F CEL with this intake.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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I have had mine installed for a year or so and have not had 1 CEL. I'm thinking it could be your censor and not the intake.
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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i noticed when installing it, that the maf had a rough time fitting perfectly in the intake, but i am pretty sure i got it in there good. Maybe i will give it another good try...
on a second note, what is the best way to clean the maf if it looks sort of dirty?
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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A spray "MAF cleaner" is sold at auto parts stores, usually near the other cleaners like brake cleaner, battery terminal cleaner, eletronics cleaner,etc. Just give it a bunch of sprays of that and it should be golden.
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Thanks for help everyone, ill most likely try the instal again on thursday
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