Fujita CAI Issues

**Jonnyredline** · 06-01-2008, 06:20 PM

I just installed the Fujita CAI and ICP yesterday afternoon. I had a great day of driving with the top and radio up. I even got my first "That's a Saturn" from a couple of people walking in front of the car while we waited to go green.

Today I the car throw a code though. OnStar says its an issue with the air intake. It looks like all the connections etc. are still on tight. Has anyone had the same issue after installing the Fujita CAI. Any advice to point me in the right direction would be appreciated.

**Jonnyredline** · 06-01-2008, 06:21 PM

Actually "top down and radio up"

saab9-3 · 06-01-2008, 07:30 PM

nope my fujita CAI works great so far,

maybe your intercooler pipes are leaking and not tightened down properly somewhere

sidejam · 06-01-2008, 09:53 PM

Any idea what the codes were???

**Jonnyredline** · 06-01-2008, 10:11 PM

I do not know the exact code. The representative from OnStar merely stated that the air intake was the issue. Since then I examined all of the hoses and T-Clamps. A couple of them needed to be retightened; however, after that the car was still showing the check engine light. I think I will need to take it to the dealer to get a better indication of what the exact code is.

shabby · 06-01-2008, 10:27 PM

You cant expect the dealer to fix an issue that the intake caused can you?

BigSkyCountry · 06-01-2008, 11:34 PM

There was an earlier thread where someone got a Fujita that had the MAF sensor bung welded on backwards causing all sorts of problems. Ray

**Jonnyredline** · 06-01-2008, 11:37 PM

I saw that post earlier today before I started my thread. I will be checking on that issue tomorrow. The vehicle has not seen any rain so I have eliminated that possibility. I have also disconnected the battery about 15 minutes ago and will be connecting it back up and see if that rectifies the issue.

compdoc777 · 06-01-2008, 11:46 PM

Make sure you have the air flow pointing in the correct direction. Also I know of a few Fujita CAI's that had the airflow meter bung backwards so the meter would never fit correctly and by that I mean the little plastic piece that is electric that you fit into the CAI.

mos119 · 06-02-2008, 10:19 AM

did disconecting the Battery work??

**Jonnyredline** · 06-06-2008, 05:06 PM

Actually, the check engine light went off after reconnecting the battery. I went to the dealer today after coming back from a sales trip to Dallas and discussed the issue with them. They stated that a "hard reboot" of the system shouldn't have cleared it up. The code that was thrown was for the mass airflow sensor, code P101. It hasn't acted up again since, now it's just a waiting game to see if it happens again. I also checked the mass airflow sensor again and it is installed correctly.

**ceeker** · 06-06-2008, 05:17 PM

Here is a comment today from
Bill Hahn Jr.
Hahn RaceCraft

"The Fujita is a nice piece, but it's a bit notorious for its smaller than stock tube size, which throws the MAF sensor calibration out in left field...essentially, the car thinks its experiencing much more airflow than it really is, leading to over-rich fuel mixtures and possible issues with the airflow readings exceeding acceptable thresholds."

**Jonnyredline** · 06-06-2008, 05:25 PM

I assume you have not had the same issue with your DeJon CAI?

**ceeker** · 06-06-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnyredline

I assume you have not had the same issue with your DeJon CAI?

No, I have not had any issues with the Dejon CAI

shabby · 06-06-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceeker

Here is a comment today from
Bill Hahn Jr.
Hahn RaceCraft

"The Fujita is a nice piece, but it's a bit notorious for its smaller than stock tube size, which throws the MAF sensor calibration out in left field...essentially, the car thinks its experiencing much more airflow than it really is, leading to over-rich fuel mixtures and possible issues with the airflow readings exceeding acceptable thresholds."

I noticed the exact same thing last year when i got my fujita, i made a thread about it on the solsticeforum and the guys from fujita basically said it made extra hp and thats all that matters. I sold the intake the very next day.

**Jonnyredline** · 06-07-2008, 03:16 PM

Engine light on and then back off again.

**ceeker** · 06-07-2008, 04:42 PM

Some have said that if you have too much oil in your filter it can cause sensor problems. May try cleaning the filter and make sure you use very little oil, that is if you use an oiled filter!

**NukeUm** · 06-08-2008, 11:31 AM

I remember reading a previous thread where someone had the same issue and someone suggested to replace the filters with dry filters. It cured the problem. Try the search.
Nuke

wj3a · 06-09-2008, 07:38 PM

Installed my dual intake Fujita two months ago on my 2.4 and no codes. Also these filters are dry and require no oil for the 2.4l.

**Jonnyredline** · 06-14-2008, 02:01 PM

Looks like the issues are all done and taken care of now. I adjusted the filter and gave it a little more room between the end of the pipe and the internal fittings of the filter and now the issue seemed to have resolved itself.

06-01-2008, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jonnyredline Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	Fujita CAI Issues I just installed the Fujita CAI and ICP yesterday afternoon. I had a great day of driving with the top and radio up. I even got my first "That's a Saturn" from a couple of people walking in front of the car while we waited to go green. Today I the car throw a code though. OnStar says its an issue with the air intake. It looks like all the connections etc. are still on tight. Has anyone had the same issue after installing the Fujita CAI. Any advice to point me in the right direction would be appreciated. __________________ "I Drive Way Too Fast To Worry About Cholesterol" 2008 Chilli Pepper Red Sky R/L Black Top Black Leather Interior Monsoon System w/6 Disc Chrome Rims Spoiler RPI GT Exhaust Fujita CAI & ICP Lil' Chromies Stubby Antennae

06-01-2008, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jonnyredline Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	Actually "top down and radio up" __________________ "I Drive Way Too Fast To Worry About Cholesterol" 2008 Chilli Pepper Red Sky R/L Black Top Black Leather Interior Monsoon System w/6 Disc Chrome Rims Spoiler RPI GT Exhaust Fujita CAI & ICP Lil' Chromies Stubby Antennae

06-01-2008, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jonnyredline Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	I do not know the exact code. The representative from OnStar merely stated that the air intake was the issue. Since then I examined all of the hoses and T-Clamps. A couple of them needed to be retightened; however, after that the car was still showing the check engine light. I think I will need to take it to the dealer to get a better indication of what the exact code is. __________________ "I Drive Way Too Fast To Worry About Cholesterol" 2008 Chilli Pepper Red Sky R/L Black Top Black Leather Interior Monsoon System w/6 Disc Chrome Rims Spoiler RPI GT Exhaust Fujita CAI & ICP Lil' Chromies Stubby Antennae

06-01-2008, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
shabby Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: eh Posts: 300 My Photos: (0)	You cant expect the dealer to fix an issue that the intake caused can you? __________________ 2007 Solstice gxp

06-01-2008, 11:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigSkyCountry Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 139 My Photos: (0)	There was an earlier thread where someone got a Fujita that had the MAF sensor bung welded on backwards causing all sorts of problems. Ray __________________ 2008 R/L with no cute little name... Stick, Midnight Blue, Black/Tan Leather Tan Top, Monsoon 6 Disc, Spoiler, Fujita CAI, MagnaFlow 3" CatBack, El Rancho red poly swaybar bushings ...and a block heater, unfortunately

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06-01-2008, 07:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
saab9-3 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 81 My Photos: (0)	nope my fujita CAI works great so far, maybe your intercooler pipes are leaking and not tightened down properly somewhere

06-01-2008, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
sidejam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 233 My Photos: (0)	Any idea what the codes were???

06-01-2008, 11:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jonnyredline Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	I saw that post earlier today before I started my thread. I will be checking on that issue tomorrow. The vehicle has not seen any rain so I have eliminated that possibility. I have also disconnected the battery about 15 minutes ago and will be connecting it back up and see if that rectifies the issue. __________________ "I Drive Way Too Fast To Worry About Cholesterol" 2008 Chilli Pepper Red Sky R/L Black Top Black Leather Interior Monsoon System w/6 Disc Chrome Rims Spoiler RPI GT Exhaust Fujita CAI & ICP Lil' Chromies Stubby Antennae

06-01-2008, 11:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 415 My Photos: (0)	Make sure you have the air flow pointing in the correct direction. Also I know of a few Fujita CAI's that had the airflow meter bung backwards so the meter would never fit correctly and by that I mean the little plastic piece that is electric that you fit into the CAI. __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, JPM Dash Red leather, WDE Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, BSR Tune, Fujita Intake, Dejon IC pipes, Hahn IC, 3" Magnaflow Quad Exhaust, DDM BBK (RED), BlackCatCustom Gauges. http://www.compdoc777.com/Carstuff/sky1.jpg

06-02-2008, 10:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
mos119 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 90 My Photos: (0)	did disconecting the Battery work?? __________________ -Matt '08 Sky Redline

06-06-2008, 05:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jonnyredline Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	Actually, the check engine light went off after reconnecting the battery. I went to the dealer today after coming back from a sales trip to Dallas and discussed the issue with them. They stated that a "hard reboot" of the system shouldn't have cleared it up. The code that was thrown was for the mass airflow sensor, code P101. It hasn't acted up again since, now it's just a waiting game to see if it happens again. I also checked the mass airflow sensor again and it is installed correctly. __________________ "I Drive Way Too Fast To Worry About Cholesterol" 2008 Chilli Pepper Red Sky R/L Black Top Black Leather Interior Monsoon System w/6 Disc Chrome Rims Spoiler RPI GT Exhaust Fujita CAI & ICP Lil' Chromies Stubby Antennae

06-06-2008, 05:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
ceeker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In My Car Posts: 471 My Photos: (16)	Here is a comment today from Bill Hahn Jr. Hahn RaceCraft "The Fujita is a nice piece, but it's a bit notorious for its smaller than stock tube size, which throws the MAF sensor calibration out in left field...essentially, the car thinks its experiencing much more airflow than it really is, leading to over-rich fuel mixtures and possible issues with the airflow readings exceeding acceptable thresholds." __________________ Silver/RL 2007 - Black Top - Red/Black Leather 5th Break Light, DeJon CAI, IC Pipes Magnaflow, Opel Badges Hahn Intercooler, Westers Tune

06-06-2008, 05:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jonnyredline Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	I assume you have not had the same issue with your DeJon CAI? __________________ "I Drive Way Too Fast To Worry About Cholesterol" 2008 Chilli Pepper Red Sky R/L Black Top Black Leather Interior Monsoon System w/6 Disc Chrome Rims Spoiler RPI GT Exhaust Fujita CAI & ICP Lil' Chromies Stubby Antennae

06-07-2008, 03:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jonnyredline Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	Engine light on and then back off again. __________________ "I Drive Way Too Fast To Worry About Cholesterol" 2008 Chilli Pepper Red Sky R/L Black Top Black Leather Interior Monsoon System w/6 Disc Chrome Rims Spoiler RPI GT Exhaust Fujita CAI & ICP Lil' Chromies Stubby Antennae

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06-07-2008, 04:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
ceeker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In My Car Posts: 471 My Photos: (16)	Some have said that if you have too much oil in your filter it can cause sensor problems. May try cleaning the filter and make sure you use very little oil, that is if you use an oiled filter! __________________ Silver/RL 2007 - Black Top - Red/Black Leather 5th Break Light, DeJon CAI, IC Pipes Magnaflow, Opel Badges Hahn Intercooler, Westers Tune

06-08-2008, 11:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
NukeUm Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 81 My Photos: (13)	Search previous threads I remember reading a previous thread where someone had the same issue and someone suggested to replace the filters with dry filters. It cured the problem. Try the search. Nuke __________________ 4.2 Tan over Green,Tan Leather, 6CD Monsoon,Chrome Wheels, Lil Chromies, Stubby Antenna, Seatbelt Extender “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” George Carlin

06-09-2008, 07:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
wj3a Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA Posts: 30 My Photos: (0)	Installed my dual intake Fujita two months ago on my 2.4 and no codes. Also these filters are dry and require no oil for the 2.4l. __________________ 08 2.4L SKY Forest Green/Tan/Black-Tan Fujita CAI "JohnD" Visor Mod Big Bore Throttle Body (to come) Vector ECM Tune Magnaflow Catback (to come) Hahn Stage II (to come) FUN SKY

06-14-2008, 02:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jonnyredline Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	Looks like the issues are all done and taken care of now. I adjusted the filter and gave it a little more room between the end of the pipe and the internal fittings of the filter and now the issue seemed to have resolved itself. __________________ "I Drive Way Too Fast To Worry About Cholesterol" 2008 Chilli Pepper Red Sky R/L Black Top Black Leather Interior Monsoon System w/6 Disc Chrome Rims Spoiler RPI GT Exhaust Fujita CAI & ICP Lil' Chromies Stubby Antennae

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