AEM Intake Installed = Car now hesitates

osbornsm · 05-24-2012, 03:58 PM

You read it here... after installing the AEM CAI... the car hesitates occasionally under light load. It feels like the throttle cuts out and back in within a tenth of a second. But it's enough to jerk the car when driving along smoothly.

Could the MAF sensors have gotten goober'ed up with the oiled intakes? Or is this a different type of issue... thoughts / suggestions?

370Z Purist · 05-24-2012, 04:24 PM

make sure the MAFs are properly positioned and that all connections are solid. it could be a leak as well; check for that. it is unlikely but the MAFs may be slightly dirty for some reason.

SPOHN · 05-24-2012, 04:26 PM

Did you disconnect the battery before installing? This way the ECU can reset and calibrate the new reading for the MAF's. Did the you take proper step to unsure the MAF's stayed clean during new install? Also did you make sure the new intakes were cleaned in the inside before installing. You never know what kind of junk is in there from the manufacturing process.

370Z Purist · 05-24-2012, 05:13 PM

It's probably a good idea to take the entire thing apart and clean it, while you keep the battery disconnected so that the ECU can reset. If it continues to be a problem, a tune might help...

Srenity · 05-24-2012, 07:06 PM

Also the AEM intake comes with dry flow air filters that should not be oiled. Did you oil these filters?

osbornsm · 05-24-2012, 07:29 PM

I have unplugged the neg battery terminal during the install. Also this came with the oiled red filters not the dry flow filters. Additionally there was nothing in the intakes before install. I have swapped the maf sensors and get the same result. Still troubleshooting...

SS_Firehawk · 05-24-2012, 10:12 PM

Look at that ETI connector. I know it tries tricking the ECU to read the airflow properly.

SPOHN · 05-25-2012, 05:44 AM

Clean the MAF reguardless just to eliminate any slight mishaps.

osbornsm · 05-25-2012, 12:32 PM

Took apart and re-checked all the fittings and seals. Tightened accordingly... car still stumbles. What the crap?!!

SS_Firehawk · 05-25-2012, 04:47 PM

Throw it on the dyno with a wideband. Even better id if you have cipher to datalog the "stumbling" and post it up. A video will help diagnose as well.

secondnissan · 05-26-2012, 01:28 AM

Don't you have to cut into the maf harnesses with the aem intake? If that's the case I would recheck all your connections. Hope you soldered the wires too and didn't use wire taps or butt connectors.

One_Quick_Z · 05-26-2012, 01:42 AM

If everything is tight and there is no leak, I would havet to think its the MAF or if its the ETI version it might be messing with the stock ECU to the point its cutting throttle and timing to prevent damage. I would take it to PX or SP and see if they notice anything with UPREV software or a Wideband.

DAN

osbornsm · 05-26-2012, 12:40 PM

Okay AEM is sending new ETI connectors at their cost and hope that'll be the fix. I'll be in touch w results.

anthony909 · 06-15-2013, 11:56 AM

Just installed the same intakes and I'm having the same problem. Did you ever find out what it was?

anthony909 · 06-15-2013, 12:32 PM

Anybody else?

05-24-2012, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	AEM Intake Installed = Car now hesitates You read it here... after installing the AEM CAI... the car hesitates occasionally under light load. It feels like the throttle cuts out and back in within a tenth of a second. But it's enough to jerk the car when driving along smoothly. Could the MAF sensors have gotten goober'ed up with the oiled intakes? Or is this a different type of issue... thoughts / suggestions? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-24-2012, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	make sure the MAFs are properly positioned and that all connections are solid. it could be a leak as well; check for that. it is unlikely but the MAFs may be slightly dirty for some reason. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

05-24-2012, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Did you disconnect the battery before installing? This way the ECU can reset and calibrate the new reading for the MAF's. Did the you take proper step to unsure the MAF's stayed clean during new install? Also did you make sure the new intakes were cleaned in the inside before installing. You never know what kind of junk is in there from the manufacturing process. __________________

05-24-2012, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	It's probably a good idea to take the entire thing apart and clean it, while you keep the battery disconnected so that the ECU can reset. If it continues to be a problem, a tune might help... __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

05-24-2012, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Srenity Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 537 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 18	Also the AEM intake comes with dry flow air filters that should not be oiled. Did you oil these filters? 1st likes this.

05-24-2012, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	I have unplugged the neg battery terminal during the install. Also this came with the oiled red filters not the dry flow filters. Additionally there was nothing in the intakes before install. I have swapped the maf sensors and get the same result. Still troubleshooting... __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-24-2012, 10:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Look at that ETI connector. I know it tries tricking the ECU to read the airflow properly. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

05-25-2012, 05:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Clean the MAF reguardless just to eliminate any slight mishaps. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________

05-25-2012, 12:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Took apart and re-checked all the fittings and seals. Tightened accordingly... car still stumbles. What the crap?!! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-25-2012, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Throw it on the dyno with a wideband. Even better id if you have cipher to datalog the "stumbling" and post it up. A video will help diagnose as well. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

05-26-2012, 01:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
secondnissan Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: chicago burbs Posts: 70 Drives: 10 370z 7at Rep Power: 14	Don't you have to cut into the maf harnesses with the aem intake? If that's the case I would recheck all your connections. Hope you soldered the wires too and didn't use wire taps or butt connectors.

05-26-2012, 01:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	If everything is tight and there is no leak, I would havet to think its the MAF or if its the ETI version it might be messing with the stock ECU to the point its cutting throttle and timing to prevent damage. I would take it to PX or SP and see if they notice anything with UPREV software or a Wideband. DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

05-26-2012, 12:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Okay AEM is sending new ETI connectors at their cost and hope that'll be the fix. I'll be in touch w results. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

06-15-2013, 11:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
anthony909 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CA Posts: 138 Drives: 2010 370zzzzz Rep Power: 15	Just installed the same intakes and I'm having the same problem. Did you ever find out what it was?

06-15-2013, 12:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
anthony909 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CA Posts: 138 Drives: 2010 370zzzzz Rep Power: 15	Anybody else?

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