K&n + cel

[psquare75]

So the whole OBD2 thing is new to me. Figured I could throw an intake on and it'd be fine. Seems lots of people have issues? Curious if we know percentages of installs that threw a code?

Cars in my state must 'pass emissions' as well, IE, no check engine light. Bought a bunch of goodies for my car, but if this K&N setup will ping a light it's kind of useless IMO, I'll return it.

 

[Bosgarage57]

Describe what you have and codes?

I'm throwing codes too after installing an eBay cold air intake on my 1.4. Error code is p1101.

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[psquare75]

No, I don't have any issues yet. The K&N is still in a box. 69-4525TS

If the K&N is going to throw P1101s.....

 

[Bosgarage57]

Are you just replacing the stock filter with a k&n? Or a whole cai?

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[psquare75]

 

[kevjam79]

Did you reset the ECM and let it idle (2-5mins) on the first restart?


14 Sonic LT 1.8A MBM

 

[borockster]

If i'm reading this right the OP does not have a CEL. He has not even installed the CAI yet.

I installed my CAI with no issues as have hundreds or maybe even thousands of others. If your CAI uses the same diameter pipe and you don't jack around with the MAF sensor you should have no problem IMO.

I think the key is to NOT buy a cheap knock off CAI.

K&N, ZZP, DDM, even the much maligned Injen all work fine and if installed correctly should not cause a CEL.

BTW....OBD2 has been around since 1996...I find it amazing that it's new to you. LOL

 

[bluejay]

ebay is the dollar store for aftermarket car parts . the ebay intake probably came about by some guy in a garage standing in front of his tube bender saying "i can do that". there was probably little to no engineering put into that intake . k&n on the other hand has been making intake systems for years and years . if it is a real k&n intake rather than a knock off and u follow the instructions to a "T" then you should be fine . if u dont know what you are doing ask a mechanically inclined friend to help you . it is very easy to get a cel when installing a cai/sri but fixing the problem could be as simple as just rechecking and re tightening your connections . good luck with the install

 

[psquare75]

If i'm reading this right the OP does not have a CEL. He has not even installed the CAI yet.

Correct.. I did install today, it was fine.

BTW....OBD2 has been around since 1996...I find it amazing that it's new to you. LOL

Project cars are all 70s stuff.

Daily for 11 years was a 93 Cavalier.. then a 93 325i for two years. Wife has a 13 spark, but only did appearance mods on that.

 

[psquare75]

Bit the bullet and installed.

A-OK.

Brap!

 

[jr_mccune]

I installed the k & n typhoon intake about a month ago and put around 1000 miles on my 2013 sonic lt 1.8 no check engine light and still working fine


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[psquare75]

Figured I'd update since no one ever does.

A+ No light. Been on for several thousand miles.

 

[carsNskis]

Been running my K&N for six months with no issues.

 

[Bastion]

Did you reset the ECM and let it idle (2-5mins) on the first restart?


14 Sonic LT 1.8A MBM

Installed mine... didn't see this part of the install anywhere in the instructions. Threw the CEL immediately the next morning on my commute to work. How do I reset the ECM and is it too late to do so now?

 

[TboneMinister]

Installed mine... didn't see this part of the install anywhere in the instructions. Threw the CEL immediately the next morning on my commute to work. How do I reset the ECM and is it too late to do so now?

To reset the ECM: disconnect the positive battery terminal, press the brake pedal for about 15 seconds (helps discharge any residual electricity), let the car sit for 10-15 mins. Reconnect battery. Reset complete.