AFE intake issues..

[TheDriver916]

i went to install the AFE intake that arrived today and when i tightened down the mass airflow sensor it wasnt all the way in, it was semi tight but had slight play. i continued to tighten and now the bolts snapped inside the intake, what do i do..... :thumbdown::confused:

[big lo]

Did you try going to the dealer or a auto part store for a replacement? When you are screwing down the screws don't tighten up to tight or they'll snap again if you feel some play use some silicone like a small gasket good luck buddy

[big lo]

I forgot to mention, add some pics please of the broken sensor might be able to repair it too.

[TheDriver916]

the threads that came out of the intake we were able to super glue back in. and then we got shorter screws and it fit like it should have with the parts i was supplied. little patience and innovation and its good as new.

[severous01]

zip ties....solves too many things to be .10 each.

[TheDriver916]

this is what it looks like installed and with the minor customization. ending in a great product thanks garm!

[toad]

looks good! i'm thinking about getting one of these at the end of this year.

[SimTronik]

Make it two :P

[big lo]

Good job!!

[mario98c]

The same thing happened to me :/ I use zip ties:thumbup:
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[cali yaris]

I'm going to put in yet another request for shorter screws. hey OP, do you know the length and thread of the replacements you used?

If I have to, I'll provide them myself, this is ridiculous that AFE won't be more responsive.

[catliektheif]

just ordered one from MI a couple days ago! garm, does it come with shorter screws now?

and is this what was causing all of those people to get the cel light?

[47_MasoN_47]

I bought one of these about 2 years ago. Worked fine and never had problems with the mass air sensor thing.

[enviri]

i think the reason is the screws, and the threads that the screws go into is barely attached to the plastic. Either fasten that screw a better way or make that damn pipe metal or something...

[1.5]

Had an issue with my maf as well but it wasntt anything that I had to customize.

Enjoy your intake I have this one and really like it.

[KSIbucky]

How do you take your battery out with one of these on?

[1.5]

Just remove the heat shield.

[matthewai]

i also used whatever screws came with it originally no problems no CEL 1 year old i guess maybe its temperamental just one of those weird things

[catliektheif]

cool, cool! i cant wait

[dumbo0]

i wanna know more about this intake, coz the price is really reasonable.. any thoughts? compared to other intakes around here?

[1.5]

Its a sri with a heat shield. Sounds great butt dyno says only a couple hp but more fun definitely.

[catliektheif]

i wanna know more about this intake, coz the price is really reasonable.. any thoughts? compared to other intakes around here?

Its a sri with a heat shield. Sounds great butt dyno says only a couple hp but more fun definitely.

yeah short ram intake if you werent sure. i got mine from mi probably a month ago now and i LOVE it! 1.5's right its definitely more fun. it sounds amazing.

the only problem i came across was the common one with the CEL. it came on a week after installing and then it would go on and off. it seems like every time i get to a fourth of a tank of gas it comes on but when i fill back up it goes off again.. hm idk. the price is very reasonable and worth it imo

[DJYojimbo]

yeah short ram intake if you werent sure. i got mine from mi probably a month ago now and i LOVE it! 1.5's right its definitely more fun. it sounds amazing.

the only problem i came across was the common one with the CEL. it came on a week after installing and then it would go on and off. it seems like every time i get to a fourth of a tank of gas it comes on but when i fill back up it goes off again.. hm idk. the price is very reasonable and worth it imo

Did u use the spacers that came with it?

[1.5]

Do not use the spacer/gasket it comes with mount that bitch raw!!!

[catliektheif]

Did u use the spacers that came with it?

yes i did

[DJYojimbo]

yes i did

What if u removed the spacers, do u think that the cel would not show up anymore because u removed the spacers?

[catliektheif]

im not sure! i tightened the screws today and the CEL came back on.. im boggled

[goliath1812]

Do not use the spacer/gasket it comes with mount that bitch raw!!!

+1

[1.5]

What if u removed the spacers, do u think that the cel would not show up anymore because u removed the spacers?

Removing the gasket will fix the CEL

[DJYojimbo]

I know this is an old thread but has anyone zip tied the loose wiring?

[1.5]

loose wiring?

The only electrical aspect should be your MAF and it is a loom with a clip

[DJYojimbo]

you can see here in this picture i just have them dangling next to the intake and i'm wondering if i should zip tie them to the intake to make them secure

[1.5]

picture?

[DJYojimbo]

Here's the pic of my setup

[DJYojimbo]

I don't know how to fix the pic i just uploaded haha

[DJYojimbo]

my bad 1.5

[1.5]

I see the maf but the wire loom coming out of it is behind the intake pipe so I cant see anything loose?

[DJYojimbo]

the wires next to the intake pipe is what i'm worried about. They just dangle there. Should i zip tie them to the intake pipe?

[DJYojimbo]

this is the area i'm talking about. Sorry about the picture i'm assuming it's not gonna show the correct way its suppose to look

[DJYojimbo]

It works fine no cel

[1.5]

Yea no issue there, I cant remember if mine clips anywhere or if it just hangs as well but it will be fine.

[DJYojimbo]

thanks 1.5 i guess i'm just being cautious. big road trip to florida next month and i don't want the car to stop or something out of nowhere haha!