Chronic Limp Mode

[casto]

@gs...I agree with you there I just want the intake pipe I dont much care for there filters. I was trying to put a pic on here of it but not having any luck.

[casto]

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[casto]

Well It was a warm day today so I was going to go for a drive and it didnt make it a half mile and limped out .something else when I first put it on there it ran fine for a few weeks and them my mpg droped from 34 to 25-26mpg then yhe limping out started happening hear and there at first then everyday..

[bobfred44]

Originally Posted by GS Stage 1

Cold Days = Denser Air

Hot Days = Less Dense Air

My guess is the MAF is more likely to wig out with the Denser Air, because it is encountering greater turbulence. The MAF on our cars is very sensitive. And if you are going with the K&N oiled filter version, be very careful with the amount of oil you put on the filter. We have had many instances of oil mist getting on the MAF and messing it up. Personally, I would always stick with a dry filter on these cars.

I had the exact K&N filter issue. Replaced the MAF and no issues until this weekend. Started the car in 12 degree weather and idled like crap. Idling now ok and running ok but check engine light still on. Is this possibly due to extreme cold weather?

[GS Stage 1]

Originally Posted by bobfred44

I had the exact K&N filter issue. Replaced the MAF and no issues until this weekend. Started the car in 12 degree weather and idled like crap. Idling now ok and running ok but check engine light still on. Is this possibly due to extreme cold weather?

My post was in reference to the aftermarket intake causing turbulence with the MAF. (and cold/denser air may tend to cause more turbulence in an aftermarket intake that already has turbulence-MAF issues) And I added a note about being cautious not to over oil the K&N filter.

If you only have a K&N drop in filter, put into the OEM intake: Then I don't see air temperature being a variable. You probably still have to much oil on the filter and it is just coincidence that it FUBARed your MAF again. You should be able to just pull the MAF and clean it out real good with MAF cleaner. Be sure it is dry before you reinstall, and keep track of which way it came out, so you put it back in the same direction.

Or: Perhaps you have a cold temp sensor acting up in the engine (unlikely-but if bad may cause bad idle when air temperature is cold) Get the codes read, and that will tell you more. Or just clean up the MAF and see if the engine light goes away and you don't have a repeat of the problem. (and dry out that air filter some more)

[casto]

What do yall know about this co? PROCAR-performance

[Elff]

I think they post up a lot of pictures of a Manifold they took from an EVO
Do fancy paintjobs
and never justify anything with actual proof
IE Data Logs or Dyno runs

[lllfly]

When you change out the factory IC tubes you will not believe how bent up they are .
LLLFLY

[casto]

Ill be ordering the k&n typhoon Wednesday hope that fixes the prob.

[rghoskins]

Am I the only one that chuckled at the thread title?

[casto]

Nope I find it funny my self.

[Leppyxr2]

Skyagra lol

[bobfred44]

Originally Posted by GS Stage 1

My post was in reference to the aftermarket intake causing turbulence with the MAF. (and cold/denser air may tend to cause more turbulence in an aftermarket intake that already has turbulence-MAF issues) And I added a note about being cautious not to over oil the K&N filter.

If you only have a K&N drop in filter, put into the OEM intake: Then I don't see air temperature being a variable. You probably still have to much oil on the filter and it is just coincidence that it FUBARed your MAF again. You should be able to just pull the MAF and clean it out real good with MAF cleaner. Be sure it is dry before you reinstall, and keep track of which way it came out, so you put it back in the same direction.

Or: Perhaps you have a cold temp sensor acting up in the engine (unlikely-but if bad may cause bad idle when air temperature is cold) Get the codes read, and that will tell you more. Or just clean up the MAF and see if the engine light goes away and you don't have a repeat of the problem. (and dry out that air filter some more)

I appreicate your advice and will follow up with your recommendations.

[casto]

Ok I got the typhoon on there to night I took her down the road and no limp so we will see if that fixs it. (Fingers crossed)

[bobfred44]

Originally Posted by bobfred44

I had the exact K&N filter issue. Replaced the MAF and no issues until this weekend. Started the car in 12 degree weather and idled like crap. Idling now ok and running ok but check engine light still on. Is this possibly due to extreme cold weather?

The car is now idling normally and running great except the Check Engine light remains on. Any thoughts. I will be taking it to the dealer once we get nicer weather. Thanks.