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molsen81 08-26-2006 12:45 AM

Problem after installing short ram intake
 
I just installed an AEM short ram intake on my '02 Civic LX. I followed the directions perfectly. The only flaw was that the wire for the AIT sensor did not reach the hole of the intake pipe so its only halfway in. So I took it for a test ride on the Vegas strip. My Civic basically took off on its own and almost gave me a heart attack. Then I had a had time breaking as if the gas just keeps going. On my way back home I noticed the engine giving a puttering sound as if the engine is trying to turn which it did once. Made it home and now the engine light is on. Not sure what I did wrong. If I take it to a shop, I'll get the speech about how I should have gotten it professionally installed. Any suggestions?

Marty 08-26-2006 01:02 AM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
yea extend the wires for your AIT and plug it in like it is supposed to go. That is why you are having all your problems.

molsen81 08-26-2006 01:21 AM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
Ok so if the wires are too short, then can I buy another set or do have to rigg it some kind of way?

molsen81 08-26-2006 02:16 PM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
I extended the AIT cable and the problem is still there. I retraced my steps and tightened up all the clamps to ensure there are no air leaks. I got the Civic to run decently, but the engine light is on. It will probably reset itself after 3 - 4 cycles. No noticeable HP increase, but at least I should have better fuel efficiency.

dfdon 08-26-2006 02:26 PM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
with the SRI your not gonna feel the added hp you probably got 3 or 4 out of the deal but dont get me wrong its a good investment and i got the same thing on my 00 si

Marty 08-26-2006 03:04 PM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
reset your ecu

02civcoupe 08-26-2006 08:25 PM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
I have no clue man but yeah maybe you wires are not maknig a good conectinog I woudl definetly guess the ait sensor though

molsen81 08-26-2006 11:44 PM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
How do you reset the ECU?

Marty 08-26-2006 11:46 PM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
unhook your battery right now and hook it back up in the morning.

BillyB98 08-27-2006 10:15 AM

RE: Problem after installing short ram intake
 
do civics have mass airflow sensors?


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