evest Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hi folks, I removed the OEM air box today with a view to temporarily fitting an upgrade which a mate had lent to me, to try it out before buying one. Unfortunately it didn't fit as the piping section was too short so I put the old one back on. Unfortunately the CEL is now on. I'll try the ECU reset tomorrow (bit anti social to do it now!). My mate did rev the car a few time whilst the air box was removed - is this likely to have damaged something? Car has run just fine for the rest of today, and I'm confident that the air box has been refitted correctly. Thanks for your time to anyone who can help! Sleechy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 should just need a reset, keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thanks mate, will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 My mate did rev the car a few time whilst the air box was removed I... I'm almost lost for words. Best get some new friends, preferably ones with half a brain so that they may realise that even starting the engine with no filtration on at all is not exactly a great idea, much less blipping the throttle like it! I agree, probably hasn't done any damage at all, but it only takes one little bit of dirt to get through to completely screw up an engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 A reset should do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 +2 +3 But please dont run the engine again without air filtration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks guys; I agree running engine without filter was stupid If its any consolation I spent a good 8 hours over the weekend rubbing various products on/in her, including wheels off for a full scrub and dress! As I said before - the car is running great so I don't think I've bust anything. Have tried reset a few times today with no joy, but I'm aware it's not that easy to get right so will persevere. If it's not happening I'll pop her down to my local Nissan. Thanks again for your input, much appreciated. Sleechy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 check the wires are plugged into the maf correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hi folks, Unfortunately the CEL is now on. I'll try the ECU reset tomorrow (bit anti social to do it now!). Why is the ECU reset antisocial? You don't have to have the engine running when you do it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hi folks, Unfortunately the CEL is now on. I'll try the ECU reset tomorrow (bit anti social to do it now!). Why is the ECU reset antisocial? You don't have to have the engine running when you do it ! he must have some touchy neighbours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yeah I mis-read the initial instruction about turning the ignition on - thought it meant engine running which I why I didn't want to do it late at night! Don't worry - I haven't been red-lining her - just haven't got the timing right yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Got the cel reset this morning using the pedal procedure - I see what people mean about it being a knack! Anyway, problem sorted - thanks for your help folks. Sleechy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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