hi i'm new here so be gentle lol. I recently installed an Aftermarket cold air intake. (not even sure of the brand might be spyder) and it was running fine for a few hours and then on a trip to the store my engine lights came on and now my turbo sometimes doesn't want to gain boost and randomly it will start to gain boost. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I'm assuming I just need a tune but I am not sure as for i'm slightly noobish.


also if this helps its a 2009 cobalt SS/TC all stock minus the CAI


Thanks! =)

 

1. Get your codes read(free at autozone)
2. Post codes here in original post(that one^^)
3. One of these homos will help you
4. Goodluck

 

best answer ever.

 

At least you already got #3 taken care of

 

Lol

 

well I would go to auto zone but im Canadian lol...
but ill get it checked out in the next few days

 

most car shops, least round here, will read codes free as well.

 

I'd almost bet its unrelated to the CAI, but it could be. Might want to think about purchasing the torque adapter for andriod

 

ya same here, then they like try giving you quotes, and tell you how good there shop is, and that they only charge you 80 dollars a hour!

 

Make sure you put the MAF in the correct position with the arrows.

 

Torque app is awesome. And adapter is only about $15

 

Did you check to make sure the coupler is on tight?

 

Welcome to the site.

 

Yep. I'd say after using mine that it is a must have for anyone. I've only had mine a couple months and I've used on all 3 of my cars. I don't use it everyday but when I do I'm glad I spent the $30 I did. Best investment so far.

 

I'm assuming if the intake through off the fuel trims bad enough the car would go into reduced power mode?

What intake? And yes it matters which one haha.

 

1. Check the little arrow on the MAF
2. Check all the couplers
3. Get the Code Read

 

I'd vote u didn't plug in ur maf. U can't install maf backwards, bolt pattern doesn't allow it

 

You sure?

 

Well seeing as iv tried installing one backwards on 2 different intakes just to see, and the bolt holes didn't line up and u couldn't put one of them in, I'm pretty sure.

 

This is the answer. I had this happen to me with an intake. The air was so jacked up flowing over the MAF that it caused limp mode several times. Took that garbage off and threw on a KNN sri.

OP. Take your intake off for a day and i bet your problem goes away. Take the intake back, get a refund, then buy a KNN SRI