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... the custom CAI. I have a couple of questions:
1. Has anyone received a CEL after installing a CAI? If yes, what was the code for?
2. Could the engine be getting too much air or too much fuel?
3. How have you guys fixed the CEL?
OK heres what I am running-an air filter from AutoZone($20). If I got a different air filter do you think this CEL will go away?
Please ask if you have any questions.
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Originally posted by Escort1991:
1. Has anyone received a CEL after installing a CAI? If yes, what was the code for?
Yes... for forgetting to plug the wires back into the MAF. That's the only case I've experienced.
96 GL Zetec ATX, white with pinstripe, nickname " Sam Smooth " mods so far: CTA intake with homemade heat shield, KVR drilled front rotors & carbon pads w/ 500° fluid planned mods: exhaust (want to keep it quiet), e-ram (awaiting installation), diablo chip involuntary mods: compression increased after head gasket failure
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yes I had a small amount of contaminant on the MAF, electronics cleaner solved the problem.
Ohsigmachi '96 GL MTX Zetec SS (SuperSleeper)
Suffice it to say my mod list has become so long that it is just ridiculous
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never had a CEL from an intake but, I did have problems with my CTA staying on the TB till I got it set correctly which could of caused a CEL if it went long enough so I would say check all the connectors on the intake to make sure no air is getting in where it shouldn't and did you try to reset the computer? might be of more help with some more info as to the intake..
Joe Hartley "yes I know it's a MTX Zetec but it beats having a ATX Duratec" Champagne 96 GL MTX some mods dynoed at 114.2whp and 124.4wtq (pre CTA intake) 16.858 @ 80.76mph (yes it's slow but still faster than D Davis) AIM: ZetecRacing My Site My Profile
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Originally posted by ZetecRacing:
never had a CEL from an intake but, I did have problems with my CTA staying on the TB till I got it set correctly which could of caused a CEL if it went long enough so I would say check all the connectors on the intake to make sure no air is getting in where it shouldn't and did you try to reset the computer? might be of more help with some more info as to the intake.. Do you know how to use tools? :p J/K
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I've NEVER had my check engine light come on. It is actually starting to worry me because I'm occaisonally geting a hard stumble at light throttle
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YES I reset the computer, Yes everything is tight, and NO there is not any other air getting in. I will try to get pics of the intake sometime when I have time.
TomServo98, the stumble may be caused by more fuel going into the engine and little air.
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Originally posted by LoCoZetec2.HO:
Do you know how to use tools? :p J/K WHO me NOPE.... I just sell them and pretend I know how to use them 
Joe Hartley "yes I know it's a MTX Zetec but it beats having a ATX Duratec" Champagne 96 GL MTX some mods dynoed at 114.2whp and 124.4wtq (pre CTA intake) 16.858 @ 80.76mph (yes it's slow but still faster than D Davis) AIM: ZetecRacing My Site My Profile
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I had many CEL's after installing aftermarket air filters. I don't know the code, but it could be one of many different things. Try checking if your IAT(Intake Air Temperature) sensor is detached. Are you loosing power? Try resetting the computer by disconnecting the negative cable on your battery for about 5 mins or so and baby your car for next 10-15 miles so that it can relearn & adjust. Do what the other Contour member did & spray some electric solvent into your MAF & clean it out. Good Luck!!!!
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Originally posted by TomServo98:
I've NEVER had my check engine light come on. It is actually starting to worry me because I'm occaisonally geting a hard stumble at light throttle I have the same problem, but perhaps not as bad as you!  The stumble I have is not "hard" but light and does not happen all the time. Just happens at light throttle, some of the time, as it goes from 1st to 2nd gear! Stephen
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03/18/1996 Build Date.
Drop in K&N
NGK Laser Platinum Premium Spark plugs
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*Just the beginning*
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