• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

CAI, now check engine light

  • Thread starter Thread starter h0oligan
  • Start date Start date Oct 1, 2004

h0oligan

New Member
Jan 18, 2003
271
0
0
Oct 1, 2004
#1
  • Oct 1, 2004
  • #1
Installed my new CAI yesterday and now after driving for like 10-15 min my check engine light comes on. I know that this has been discussed before, so i thought it would be a easy, quick answer. Anyway, the temp sensor doesn't screw all the way in, so I'm thinking it's that. It only screws in about 2/3 of the way. Anyone else have this problem with their's? Can I just force it in there with a wrech or should i go through the trouble of retapping the threads on the CAI? If that's the problem, i can't believe that that small distance makes such a difference.
 

mystang94gt

New Member
Jun 14, 2004
951
0
0
Bay Area, CA
Oct 1, 2004
#2
  • Oct 1, 2004
  • #2
Well its more important to make sure the sensor is facing the right way so it gets hit by the air streem coming in. If it is turned to where the air coming in is hitting the housing around the sensor not the sensor itself it could be giving false readings.

Oh and with my BBK CAI it didnt screw in you just wiggle it back and forth till it sits flush against the tube. Dont knwo which brand you have though.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

A
Check Engine codes jumping around
  • azactor
  • Jan 9, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
164
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 10, 2026
gkomo
G
2016 GT, Cold Air/Tune Trouble (overheating) . Advice/Help Please!
  • GLStang
  • Sep 6, 2025
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
1
Views
294
2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk Sep 6, 2025
Noobz347
B
Engine Another no start after washing engine bay
  • bruno
  • Apr 26, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
487
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
AeroCoupe
J
'96 Cobra: A/C gets weak and engine misfires under load when warm
  • jruhnke
  • Oct 22, 2025
  • SVT Tech Forum
Replies
2
Views
276
SVT Tech Forum Nov 20, 2025
nickyb
S
Car shakes when taking off help???
  • STANKYstangs
  • May 10, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
191
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 27, 2026
LILCBRA
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?