Just installed CAI, and there's trouble...please help!

InspectorGAGT · 08-05-2003, 06:40 PM

I finished installing my FDP cold air tonight, everything went fine with the install, but I've thrown an SES light and I don't understand why. I checked everything over (IAT's in place, MAF wiring harness is in properly, etc etc) and everything seems to be in order...has this happened to anyone else? How can I get rid of this damn SES?

IanGT99 · 08-05-2003, 06:45 PM

Um, did you unhook the negative terminal of the battery after you installed the CAI? That could be the reason for the SES. If you don't do that, the ECU doesn't have a chance to adapt to the new A/F ratio. Just unhook the terminal, let it sit for a minute, then hook it back up. It'll mess up all your settings on your CD player, but those are all retrievable.

InspectorGAGT · 08-05-2003, 07:02 PM

The terminal is simply the cable connected to the negative side of the battery, yes? (Sorry, I'm what's known as a mechanical moron.)

Kodeblue · 08-05-2003, 07:04 PM

jaketuff · 08-05-2003, 07:54 PM

You must leave it to sit for at least 15 minutes to make sure the code goes and the PCM resets.

JOUT

InspectorGAGT · 08-05-2003, 08:08 PM

Alright, thanks very much, I'm gonna go do that right now...I'll let you guys know what happens in a few minutes. Thanks for your help!

InspectorGAGT · 08-05-2003, 08:53 PM

Everything worked out fine, no more of that ugly yellow light business...thanks guys

jaketuff · 08-05-2003, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by InspectorGAGT
Everything worked out fine, no more of that ugly yellow light business...thanks guys

Good stuff... if it comes back in a few miles... let us know.

I hope that anti-jinxed another SES!

JOUT

InspectorGAGT · 08-06-2003, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jaketuff
Good stuff... if it comes back in a few miles... let us know.

I hope that anti-jinxed another SES!

JOUT

I think you might have actually jinxed it man

...about 10 minutes into the ride to work this morning, the dreaded yellow light came back on...again, any ideas as to why? There's an AutoZone on the way home from work, I think I'm gonna stop there around 4:30 and have them read the code (they still do that for free, right?)

cavingman · 08-06-2003, 06:08 AM

sure do

PontiacGT2K · 08-06-2003, 11:51 AM

Yeah def. go to auto zone. Disconnecting the battery will never delete a code, it'll just make it disappear for a few miles. They'll tell you what it is (probably running a little lean) and delete it for you.

InspectorGAGT · 08-06-2003, 12:38 PM

Thanks, I'll be heading there in a few minutes, I'll let you guys know how it goes.

jaketuff · 08-06-2003, 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by PontiacGT2K
Yeah def. go to auto zone. Disconnecting the battery will never delete a code, it'll just make it disappear for a few miles. They'll tell you what it is (probably running a little lean) and delete it for you.

And then it will come back again if the issue remains! AZ should at least tell you the code so you'll know what the issue is...
Getting rid of the code, such as a lean code, will take some more modding.

JOUT

DragonLo · 08-06-2003, 02:27 PM

Will and Auto Zone read codes for you on what is going on with ya ride....I have a local one in Waterville Maine, and would love to find out why my Engine light is on in my 98GAGT.

5-lO · 08-06-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by InspectorGAGT
There's an AutoZone on the way home from work, I think I'm gonna stop there around 4:30 and have them read the code (they still do that for free, right?)

Quote:

Originally posted by cavingman
sure do

DragonLo · 08-06-2003, 02:39 PM

Makes sense, jus us people in Maine are kinda back-woods and all, and I have never heard of them doing ANYTHING for free.

PontiacGT2K · 08-06-2003, 02:55 PM

I thought the same thing....but they do.

InspectorGAGT · 08-06-2003, 02:58 PM

Well, I got the code read, and it is a lean condition. The code was P0113, IAT High Input. The guy I spoke to at AZ said that I need to make some adjustments and richen up the air/fuel ratio. So, that brings us to our next question: how do I make the ratio richer?

IanGT99 · 08-06-2003, 03:35 PM

Well, I don't know how technical this may be, but if you do the IAT sensor override mod (found in the mods section), it'll make the car run more rich. I could be way off base on this, but I would have no ideas other than that.

BLACK99GT/ROB · 08-06-2003, 04:47 PM

Check your sensor connection! I had the same problem and it was the sensor connection.After you connect properly, if this is the problem,make sure you unhook your battery cable for a few minutes to allow the pcm to relearn. Sent you a PM.

08-05-2003, 06:40 PM	#1
InspectorGAGT Black = Proper Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 259 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Just installed CAI, and there's trouble...please help! I finished installing my FDP cold air tonight, everything went fine with the install, but I've thrown an SES light and I don't understand why. I checked everything over (IAT's in place, MAF wiring harness is in properly, etc etc) and everything seems to be in order...has this happened to anyone else? How can I get rid of this damn SES? __________________ - Alex 15.563 @ 88.31mph - bone stock 'cept the CAI

08-05-2003, 06:45 PM	#2
IanGT99 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Ian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Moon Township, PA Age: 38 Posts: 1,880 Vehicle: 07 Honda Ridgeline RTL	Um, did you unhook the negative terminal of the battery after you installed the CAI? That could be the reason for the SES. If you don't do that, the ECU doesn't have a chance to adapt to the new A/F ratio. Just unhook the terminal, let it sit for a minute, then hook it back up. It'll mess up all your settings on your CD player, but those are all retrievable. __________________ Tire Size Calculator

08-05-2003, 07:02 PM	#3
InspectorGAGT Black = Proper Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 259 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	The terminal is simply the cable connected to the negative side of the battery, yes? (Sorry, I'm what's known as a mechanical moron.) __________________ - Alex 15.563 @ 88.31mph - bone stock 'cept the CAI

08-05-2003, 07:04 PM	#4
Kodeblue AKA Silverbullet00 AKA: Geo Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario Age: 50 Posts: 699 Vehicle: 2000 Grand AM SE	Yes __________________ - CAI - Dual Magnaflow Exhaust/ Catback

08-05-2003, 08:08 PM	#6
InspectorGAGT Black = Proper Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 259 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Alright, thanks very much, I'm gonna go do that right now...I'll let you guys know what happens in a few minutes. Thanks for your help! __________________ - Alex 15.563 @ 88.31mph - bone stock 'cept the CAI

08-05-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
jaketuff GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westchester, NY Age: 43 Posts: 2,093 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	You must leave it to sit for at least 15 minutes to make sure the code goes and the PCM resets. JOUT

08-05-2003, 08:53 PM	#7
InspectorGAGT Black = Proper Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 259 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Everything worked out fine, no more of that ugly yellow light business...thanks guys __________________ - Alex 15.563 @ 88.31mph - bone stock 'cept the CAI

08-06-2003, 06:08 AM	#10
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	sure do __________________ bleeehh....

08-06-2003, 11:51 AM	#11
PontiacGT2K It's coming... AKA: Andy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Charles, Illinois / Milwaukee, Wisconsin (school) Age: 37 Posts: 2,486 Vehicle: '03 350z Touring	Yeah def. go to auto zone. Disconnecting the battery will never delete a code, it'll just make it disappear for a few miles. They'll tell you what it is (probably running a little lean) and delete it for you. __________________ Team GMCI "Get the ambulance, my stomach fell out."

08-06-2003, 12:38 PM	#12
InspectorGAGT Black = Proper Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 259 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Thanks, I'll be heading there in a few minutes, I'll let you guys know how it goes. __________________ - Alex 15.563 @ 88.31mph - bone stock 'cept the CAI

08-06-2003, 02:27 PM	#14
DragonLo GAGT - Member AKA: Darrell Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Randolph, Maine Age: 43 Posts: 45 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE1	Will and Auto Zone read codes for you on what is going on with ya ride....I have a local one in Waterville Maine, and would love to find out why my Engine light is on in my 98GAGT. __________________ Founder of GoInLo C.C. April of 2000 out of Central Maine 142.7 w/ a single 12 and 400 watts.

08-06-2003, 02:39 PM	#16
DragonLo GAGT - Member AKA: Darrell Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Randolph, Maine Age: 43 Posts: 45 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE1	Makes sense, jus us people in Maine are kinda back-woods and all, and I have never heard of them doing ANYTHING for free. __________________ Founder of GoInLo C.C. April of 2000 out of Central Maine 142.7 w/ a single 12 and 400 watts.

08-06-2003, 02:55 PM	#17
PontiacGT2K It's coming... AKA: Andy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Charles, Illinois / Milwaukee, Wisconsin (school) Age: 37 Posts: 2,486 Vehicle: '03 350z Touring	I thought the same thing....but they do. __________________ Team GMCI "Get the ambulance, my stomach fell out."

08-06-2003, 02:58 PM	#18
InspectorGAGT Black = Proper Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston, MA Age: 37 Posts: 259 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Well, I got the code read, and it is a lean condition. The code was P0113, IAT High Input. The guy I spoke to at AZ said that I need to make some adjustments and richen up the air/fuel ratio. So, that brings us to our next question: how do I make the ratio richer? __________________ - Alex 15.563 @ 88.31mph - bone stock 'cept the CAI

08-06-2003, 03:35 PM	#19
IanGT99 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Ian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Moon Township, PA Age: 38 Posts: 1,880 Vehicle: 07 Honda Ridgeline RTL	Well, I don't know how technical this may be, but if you do the IAT sensor override mod (found in the mods section), it'll make the car run more rich. I could be way off base on this, but I would have no ideas other than that. __________________ Tire Size Calculator

08-06-2003, 04:47 PM	#20
BLACK99GT/ROB GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Summit Point,WV Posts: 566 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Check your sensor connection! I had the same problem and it was the sensor connection.After you connect properly, if this is the problem,make sure you unhook your battery cable for a few minutes to allow the pcm to relearn. Sent you a PM. Last edited by BLACK99GT/ROB; 08-06-2003 at 04:51 PM.

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