Intake triggered my service light!!

niggidynak · Apr 28th, 2004, 11:18 AM

I moved the air intake temp sensor twice, Thats what nissan said to do.
Well they are wrong again(imagine that)

Did anyone have this problem and maybe fixed it?

ferraristyle · May 25th, 2004, 09:18 PM

I had this problem on my Porsche Boxster when I install an aftermarket intake. What was causing the problem was oil from the new intake cone was fouling the MAF sensor thus causing an engine code.

Shooting from the hip, I'd say that may be a good place to start.

One easy fix is to go to a place that has an airgun for tires. Take off your intake cone and stuff the inside with some paper towels. Then use the tire gun to shoot air thru the intake. This will help remove some of the excess oil. Be sure to take the paper out when done

Also you can try to clean the MAF sensor with a q-tip and some alcohol. This may work, but I ended my having to replace my MAF.

Hope this helps.

**chimmike** · May 25th, 2004, 09:27 PM

the air temp sensor is useless on the b15s.......i doubt that is what is setting off the CEL.

is the intake your only mod?