Installed Frenkar Intake, ECU keeps throwing Code
02-22-2002, 02:40 PM
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Installed Frenkar Intake, ECU keeps throwing Code
I put in the Frnaken-take this afternoon. The Check Engine light wont go off. I messed up and started it without reconnecting the sensor. Now when I reset the battery and turn on the car the light turns off, then turns back on! Ahhh, Why cant these be easy like Hondas.
I did drive it though.... OHH MYY GOD is that loud! My neighbors were like WTF?!?!? when I tore out of the neighborhood. It is also very nice w/ how quiet it is when you dont pound it. No one could tell until you unleash the fury. Best $140 I dropped in a long time.
Anyone got any ideas on what to do with the ECU? I checked the ECU itself and it doesnt have a reset switch like my 97 Max had. <scratch scratch> I cannot imagine this thing havving a battery that keeps the meroy, so what is tripping the ECU to send the check code????
I did drive it though.... OHH MYY GOD is that loud! My neighbors were like WTF?!?!? when I tore out of the neighborhood. It is also very nice w/ how quiet it is when you dont pound it. No one could tell until you unleash the fury. Best $140 I dropped in a long time.
Anyone got any ideas on what to do with the ECU? I checked the ECU itself and it doesnt have a reset switch like my 97 Max had. <scratch scratch> I cannot imagine this thing havving a battery that keeps the meroy, so what is tripping the ECU to send the check code????
02-22-2002, 02:55 PM
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Leave the battery disconnected overnight... *might* fix it.
Originally posted by mzmtg
They are easy like Hondas, but you introduced "operator error" when you started it without hooking everything back up.
They are easy like Hondas, but you introduced "operator error" when you started it without hooking everything back up.
02-22-2002, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by soundmike
Leave the battery disconnected overnight... *might* fix it.
Leave the battery disconnected overnight... *might* fix it.
The other issue is, the light turns off when you start it, then about 3 secs later, it pops up. That seems to me like something is popping a code.
02-22-2002, 03:05 PM
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Two things:
1) memory effect
2) nike's motto (Just do it!)
1) memory effect
2) nike's motto (Just do it!)
Originally posted by dblrr900
See, I have read that on here before and everyone says that, but I don't see how that would fix anything, unless the ECU has some kind of internal battery. Does it?
The other issue is, the light turns off when you start it, then about 3 secs later, it pops up. That seems to me like something is popping a code.
See, I have read that on here before and everyone says that, but I don't see how that would fix anything, unless the ECU has some kind of internal battery. Does it?
The other issue is, the light turns off when you start it, then about 3 secs later, it pops up. That seems to me like something is popping a code.
02-22-2002, 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by maxse01
Make sure the temp sensor out of the stock airbox is plugged in.
Make sure the temp sensor out of the stock airbox is plugged in.
I guess I will be leaving the plug off all night.
02-22-2002, 06:23 PM
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Originally posted by dblrr900
Got it, you are talking about the Air Sensor that goes into the plug on the top of the tube. If not where is the temp sensor you are thinking of? I have checked everything under the hood.
I guess I will be leaving the plug off all night.
Got it, you are talking about the Air Sensor that goes into the plug on the top of the tube. If not where is the temp sensor you are thinking of? I have checked everything under the hood.
I guess I will be leaving the plug off all night.
02-22-2002, 08:42 PM
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ya the 2k2's dont have a separete thing. the battery trick doesn't work either. i'll read my FSM tonight but i think you best bet is
1. go to stock intake and try to get dealer to do it for free (reset the ECU)
2. go to local shop and pay 40 buck, maybe less, just tell them to turn it off, that there is no prob.
3. drive with it on for a while and hope it turns off in like 500 miles.
1. go to stock intake and try to get dealer to do it for free (reset the ECU)
2. go to local shop and pay 40 buck, maybe less, just tell them to turn it off, that there is no prob.
3. drive with it on for a while and hope it turns off in like 500 miles.
02-23-2002, 10:57 AM
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Well,
I went to the dealership up the road and talked to the service rep that was on duty this morning. I told him what I did and was going to ask if someone there could reset the ECU. He asked if I reattached the Sensor, which I said yes. He said that it will reset itself in a while. I asked how long and he said it was something like 30 starts or something like that. Not sure if he is telling me a load or what, but I will wait and see what happens. I will let you know what I find out.
R
I went to the dealership up the road and talked to the service rep that was on duty this morning. I told him what I did and was going to ask if someone there could reset the ECU. He asked if I reattached the Sensor, which I said yes. He said that it will reset itself in a while. I asked how long and he said it was something like 30 starts or something like that. Not sure if he is telling me a load or what, but I will wait and see what happens. I will let you know what I find out.
R
02-23-2002, 12:48 PM
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Originally posted by dblrr900
Well,
I went to the dealership up the road and talked to the service rep that was on duty this morning. I told him what I did and was going to ask if someone there could reset the ECU. He asked if I reattached the Sensor, which I said yes. He said that it will reset itself in a while. I asked how long and he said it was something like 30 starts or something like that. Not sure if he is telling me a load or what, but I will wait and see what happens. I will let you know what I find out.
R
Well,
I went to the dealership up the road and talked to the service rep that was on duty this morning. I told him what I did and was going to ask if someone there could reset the ECU. He asked if I reattached the Sensor, which I said yes. He said that it will reset itself in a while. I asked how long and he said it was something like 30 starts or something like that. Not sure if he is telling me a load or what, but I will wait and see what happens. I will let you know what I find out.
R
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02-23-2002, 05:25 PM
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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
ya that's sounds about right, if the error is no longer there then the code will go away eventually.
-steve
ya that's sounds about right, if the error is no longer there then the code will go away eventually.
-steve
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
02-23-2002, 05:43 PM
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Snoop,
Originally posted by Snoop
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
No thanks, I like my fender the way it is... And the ability to go back to stock if my Check Engine light goes on. Try that with a PRCAI and see what the dealer tells you.
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02-23-2002, 05:46 PM
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Originally posted by Snoop
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
02-23-2002, 09:53 PM
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Originally posted by Snoop
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
READ BEFORE YOU SLANDER PEOPLE.
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02-24-2002, 06:13 AM
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Yeah, The Franken Take is fine. I messed up and was in a rush to start it and let it idle for a bit. As soon as I turned the key, I remembered. At this point I love this intake, it is soooo loud yet quiet when I need it to be.
I dropped the Hammer on a fully modded IS-300 last night. I had him by two cars out of first gear.
I had to cut it though, some car was in my way and wasn't going anywhere. THe guy took off like a maniac in and out of traffic. I lost interest at that time. Stupid kid was like 20 Driving an IS-300 like a little honda. He was eassily mine is I would have had some more room.
The intake is good to go. There is no way I am putting a hole in my fender, and It rains too much here, I will stick with the Frankentake.
I dropped the Hammer on a fully modded IS-300 last night. I had him by two cars out of first gear.
I had to cut it though, some car was in my way and wasn't going anywhere. THe guy took off like a maniac in and out of traffic. I lost interest at that time. Stupid kid was like 20 Driving an IS-300 like a little honda. He was eassily mine is I would have had some more room.The intake is good to go. There is no way I am putting a hole in my fender, and It rains too much here, I will stick with the Frankentake.
02-24-2002, 09:43 AM
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Originally posted by Snoop
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
02-24-2002, 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by Snoop
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
Problems With the 'Frankenstein Intake already?????????? For a $25,000 dollar car I think I would invest wisely, and go with a Place Racing Cold Air Intake systems... They might charge a lil more, but its an investment that will save you a lot of headaches....
02-27-2002, 02:48 PM
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Check Engine light is finally off. I think I figured out the odd 2k2 ECU thing.
Since the light tripped I have restarted the car between 50-60 times and I drove just under 200 miles. So at some point in that mix the ECU resets and the Code went away.
So you can't reset the ECu with the battery disconnect, but it will automatically reset if all codes have stopped. Looks like it will do it with about 50-60 restarts, or 200 miles, not sure which one it is. The dealership told me it would be some number of restarts.
Since the light tripped I have restarted the car between 50-60 times and I drove just under 200 miles. So at some point in that mix the ECU resets and the Code went away.
So you can't reset the ECu with the battery disconnect, but it will automatically reset if all codes have stopped. Looks like it will do it with about 50-60 restarts, or 200 miles, not sure which one it is. The dealership told me it would be some number of restarts.
02-27-2002, 10:39 PM
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i had the check engine light come on too when i first installed the intake on my 2k on monday. secured a couple of connections here and there..lights off. car runs great..didnt get a chance to floor it yet though..this friday when i go back home..ill post bout the sound and feeling at WOT. first have to tie up the intake to the brace so it stops rattling against the metal!! otehr than that..great job steve!
car runs great..didnt get a chance to floor it yet though..this friday when i go back home..ill post bout the sound and feeling at WOT. first have to tie up the intake to the brace so it stops rattling against the metal!! otehr than that..great job steve!
02-28-2002, 12:08 AM
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dont bash!..shieeeeeeet...id rather buy from this guy than some big company like stillen....and for that price...just think of it as an investment into the maxima's performance future...unless you wanna keep turning to stillen for upgrades..i dunno about you people but im 19..and i gotta work my a$$ off to buy something...especially this car.....5 stars for the frankencar intake....if you've got one..try it WOT in a tunnel...it sounds amazing =), As for the COld air intake...IMO... having to suck all the air all the way down that 4 foot pipe is gonna slow down the process a bit rather than a short ram.
02-28-2002, 04:28 AM
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Originally posted by chinaonnitrous1
dont bash!..shieeeeeeet...id rather buy from this guy than some big company like stillen....and for that price...just think of it as an investment into the maxima's performance future...unless you wanna keep turning to stillen for upgrades..i dunno about you people but im 19..and i gotta work my a$$ off to buy something...especially this car.....5 stars for the frankencar intake....if you've got one..try it WOT in a tunnel...it sounds amazing =), As for the COld air intake...IMO... having to suck all the air all the way down that 4 foot pipe is gonna slow down the process a bit rather than a short ram.
dont bash!..shieeeeeeet...id rather buy from this guy than some big company like stillen....and for that price...just think of it as an investment into the maxima's performance future...unless you wanna keep turning to stillen for upgrades..i dunno about you people but im 19..and i gotta work my a$$ off to buy something...especially this car.....5 stars for the frankencar intake....if you've got one..try it WOT in a tunnel...it sounds amazing =), As for the COld air intake...IMO... having to suck all the air all the way down that 4 foot pipe is gonna slow down the process a bit rather than a short ram.
02-28-2002, 10:21 AM
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Originally posted by chinaonnitrous1
dont bash!..shieeeeeeet...id rather buy from this guy than some big company like stillen....and for that price...just think of it as an investment into the maxima's performance future...unless you wanna keep turning to stillen for upgrades..i dunno about you people but im 19..and i gotta work my a$$ off to buy something...especially this car.....5 stars for the frankencar intake....if you've got one..try it WOT in a tunnel...it sounds amazing =), As for the COld air intake...IMO... having to suck all the air all the way down that 4 foot pipe is gonna slow down the process a bit rather than a short ram.
dont bash!..shieeeeeeet...id rather buy from this guy than some big company like stillen....and for that price...just think of it as an investment into the maxima's performance future...unless you wanna keep turning to stillen for upgrades..i dunno about you people but im 19..and i gotta work my a$$ off to buy something...especially this car.....5 stars for the frankencar intake....if you've got one..try it WOT in a tunnel...it sounds amazing =), As for the COld air intake...IMO... having to suck all the air all the way down that 4 foot pipe is gonna slow down the process a bit rather than a short ram.
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02-28-2002, 10:42 AM
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Yeah
everyone knocks Stillen, but heah, at one time Stillen was a small company too. You have to give Stillen credit for all the nice products over the years.
Snoop, my god man, who paid you to jump on every intake post? Do you work for Place Racing? Give it a rest you have made your point, hell you admitted you would pay someone 50 bucks to install an intake. Around here we like to install easy mods ourselves. You also keep talking about at a show, most of us could car less about shows.
Snoop, my god man, who paid you to jump on every intake post? Do you work for Place Racing? Give it a rest you have made your point, hell you admitted you would pay someone 50 bucks to install an intake. Around here we like to install easy mods ourselves. You also keep talking about at a show, most of us could car less about shows.
02-28-2002, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by freeze00
how bout a video of you installing the intake on the 2k2 for us lazy people.
how bout a video of you installing the intake on the 2k2 for us lazy people.
blackgums i hear ya man, he's getting on my nerves.
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