K&N trouble

schteve

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Jun 21, 2004

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• Jun 21, 2004

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Hi,
I just installed a K and N FIPk and it seems as though it has been stalling out on me..I asked this question B4 but i was not clear how i reset the computer..Do i unplug the batter and turn on the headlight when the engine is off or on..Or any of you keeewl doods know of an alternative remedy? Thnks!

 

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Uncle Meat

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Jun 21, 2004

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• Jun 21, 2004

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With the car off disconnect the negative battery terminal and then depress the brake pedal a few times to ensure there's no residual power left in the system. Wait 30 minutes and then reconnect the negative battery cable and take the car out for a drive 4 or 5 times shutting it off between each drive cycle. If you still have a stalling issue go to the nearest Ford dealer and have them flash your ECM with the latest calibration.

U.M.

 

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Judson_99Cobra

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• Jun 22, 2004

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Once you've reconnected the battery, crank the car and just let it idle for 10 minutes. This will let the computer readjust everything. You can also drive the car for 25 - 40 miles and it will adjust also.

I've always just found that it adjusts quicker if you just let it idle 10 minutes the first time you reconnect the battery before driving.

 

missouri_guy197

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• Jun 22, 2004

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Make sure you re-connected the MAF and re-installed the IAT sensor

 

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travis0712

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• Jun 22, 2004

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Also, make sure the gasket is seated correctly. It only seats correctly in the four holes. Ensure the seating is correct on the throttle body as well. Wires and hoses should be connected just like they were on the stock system.

Has your car ever stalled before? In either case, the flash works. I haven't had a stall since and I picked up 3 miles per gallon. I made a trip from missiouri to Alabama before the flash and achieved 23 miles per gallon.... we made a trip to chicago, 370 something miles away and I reached just shy of 27 miles per gallon with no other changes...

 

94CobraPace

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• Jun 23, 2004

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The new K & N filter could have too much oil & has contaminated the sensing wires in the MAF meter.
The check enging light on?

 

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Uncle Meat

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• Jun 23, 2004

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94CobraPace said:

The new K & N filter could have too much oil & has contaminated the sensing wires in the MAF meter.
The check enging light on?

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Since his setup is brand new from the factory I wouldn't think the MAF sensor was contaminated. K&N are usually pretty good at correctly oiling their own filters during the manufacturing process. If the guy had just cleaned and oiled the filter himself that would be a different story... Although it couldn't hurt to clean the MAF sensor wire with some non-residue electrical contact cleaner...

U.M.

 

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travis0712

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I would almost bet my next check that he doesn't have the wires/plugs seated correctly OR the gasket between the k&n and the MAF is not in the correct holes...

 

schteve

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• Jun 23, 2004

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Thanks

Thanks alot..You are all a life saver!!