Tried installing short ram intake...

[chillee]

Well I tried installing a short ram intake, but I didn't have the necessary hardware to finish the job (I needed 2 longer screws for that sensor thingy cuz I just got the intake manifold from a friend). Anyways, I installed the factory intake back in and now the CEL (check engine light) came on and my Vibe is not idling like it used to (Idles between 1200-1400 back and forth). I checked the air lines and didn't notice anything wrong. Any suggestions?

[ragingfish]

Probably messed up your MAF sensor...Take it out, make sure it's clean and doesn't look bent out of shape or anything...

[nismo]

I thought that the MAF sensor came with it's own screws. That's what I used. Mine works great . Inder

[Mavrik]

mine worked fine also, used them.but your idle issue, may be a vac prob possibly or as mentioned a MAF problem. However the usual symptoms of a bad MAF is idles fine but you can't rev past 2800rpm.

[chillee]

Thanks everyone...I'm still trying to figure it out...it's still acting up...probably gotta take it to a shop

[MadBill]

Well at least with the stock intake back in place, you can play the warranty card...

[PhillyVibeGT]

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »mine worked fine also, used them.but your idle issue, may be a vac prob possibly or as mentioned a MAF problem. However the usual symptoms of a bad MAF is idles fine but you can't rev past 2800rpm. I had that problem when I first installed my CAI, make sure you put the hoses back in the proper spots if not it will rev back and forth like you said. Good Luck!

[chillee]

Well I took it to the shop and it took them awhile to figure it out. They replaced the intake gasket and now it works fine. Hopefully it will stay like that!