i got CEL cause of the rain?

krazyguy187 · 12-01-2007, 03:40 AM

i have the AEM CAI for 10 months with no CEL, today it was raining pretty hard here in socal, there was 1 small puddle but i put it in neutral when pass through then on the freeway was full of moist that coming from the water splash of the other vehicles..

then i noticed something different with my cam, im running around 40mph and everytime i hit the gas my car bog or shake like crazy..

then i tried to downshift after i hit the higher RPM the CEL went on!!!

does it have something to do with the rain?

any suggestions or advice that i could do?

Tastycakes · 12-01-2007, 03:58 AM

Does your car bog/shake always now?

You either:

A. Have a computer problem and the check engine code is messing w/ the comp. So you should get it scanned and see what it says then clear it and see how it drives.

B. F***ed up your engine.

krazyguy187 · 12-01-2007, 04:28 AM

no, it doesnt shake anymore.. im thinking of putting back my stock intake before going to the dealer to check it ,,,,if it still ON..

***portabuddy*** · 12-01-2007, 04:58 AM

i would unplug your battery for about 5 min and re-connect it. then if it comes back switch your CAI to stock then go to the dealer...

krazyguy187 · 12-01-2007, 07:25 PM

nomore CEL this morning! yehey..

Seemund · 12-01-2007, 08:01 PM

now you have to find out, what was the CEL.

krazyguy187 · 12-01-2007, 09:58 PM

do i really need to find out? i didnt do anything.. it just went off..

SRT4toCivicSi · 12-01-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by krazyguy187

do i really need to find out? i didnt do anything.. it just went off..

Yea, but it'll still be IN the ECU even tho your light on the dash isn't on. Plug an OBD II scan tool into it and see what it was. Sadly enough it can probably even show you the date LOL . On my SRT-4 I got Injector 1-3 codes and it showed me from what date to what date each injector got f**ked up...

iqbbang · 12-01-2007, 10:08 PM

omg, i know what you are talking about, i was driving with a cai yesterday and hit a puddle. i got some bogging but went away eventually. im in the process of buying a short ram injen

krazyguy187 · 12-01-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SRT4toCivicSi

Yea, but it'll still be IN the ECU even tho your light on the dash isn't on. Plug an OBD II scan tool into it and see what it was. Sadly enough it can probably even show you the date LOL . On my SRT-4 I got Injector 1-3 codes and it showed me from what date to what date each injector got f**ked up...

may i know what is OBD II scan tool?

krazyguy187 · 12-01-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iqbbang

omg, i know what you are talking about, i was driving with a cai yesterday and hit a puddle. i got some bogging but went away eventually. im in the process of buying a short ram injen

yeah.. i did some research bout the SRI, i might go with fujita SRI..

SRT4toCivicSi · 12-02-2007, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by krazyguy187

may i know what is OBD II scan tool?

are you asking me what an OBD II scan tool is? because a GOOD ONE goes for about $10,000 WITH all the different programs for different makes/models/body styles of cars ...

krazyguy187 · 12-02-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SRT4toCivicSi

are you asking me what an OBD II scan tool is? because a GOOD ONE goes for about $10,000 WITH all the different programs for different makes/models/body styles of cars ...

oh.. ok ill buy one tomorrow... lol

SRT4toCivicSi · 12-02-2007, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by krazyguy187

oh.. ok ill buy one tomorrow... lol

You can get them for cheaper... but they usually don't have the capability of clearing the code once you find it thats all.

However, try going to Advanced Auto Parts, AutoZone, O'Reilleys, etc... they ususally have them for you to borrow if you give them your license for all of 2-3 minutes... I know they do that all the time around me... or if there not busy they'll actually test it for ya.

Si Speed 317 · 12-02-2007, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SRT4toCivicSi

You can get them for cheaper... but they usually don't have the capability of clearing the code once you find it thats all.

However, try going to Advanced Auto Parts, AutoZone, O'Reilleys, etc... they ususally have them for you to borrow if you give them your license for all of 2-3 minutes... I know they do that all the time around me... or if there not busy they'll actually test it for ya.

Just give them like a $10 tip and they'll be happy to do it for you

12-01-2007, 03:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
krazyguy187 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bellflower ca. Posts: 551 lyonel iTrader: 1 / 100%	i got CEL cause of the rain? i have the AEM CAI for 10 months with no CEL, today it was raining pretty hard here in socal, there was 1 small puddle but i put it in neutral when pass through then on the freeway was full of moist that coming from the water splash of the other vehicles.. then i noticed something different with my cam, im running around 40mph and everytime i hit the gas my car bog or shake like crazy.. then i tried to downshift after i hit the higher RPM the CEL went on!!! does it have something to do with the rain? any suggestions or advice that i could do?

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Tastycakes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Age: 25 Posts: 2,644 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does your car bog/shake always now? You either: A. Have a computer problem and the check engine code is messing w/ the comp. So you should get it scanned and see what it says then clear it and see how it drives. B. F***ed up your engine.

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krazyguy187 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bellflower ca. Posts: 551 lyonel iTrader: 1 / 100%	no, it doesnt shake anymore.. im thinking of putting back my stock intake before going to the dealer to check it ,,,,if it still ON..

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*portabuddy* The McGyver ofall McGyves Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mississauga Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 5,204 Bart Koscow iTrader: 7 / 100%	i would unplug your battery for about 5 min and re-connect it. then if it comes back switch your CAI to stock then go to the dealer...

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krazyguy187 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bellflower ca. Posts: 551 lyonel iTrader: 1 / 100%	nomore CEL this morning! yehey..

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Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,570 iTrader: 2 / 100%	now you have to find out, what was the CEL.

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krazyguy187 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bellflower ca. Posts: 551 lyonel iTrader: 1 / 100%	do i really need to find out? i didnt do anything.. it just went off..

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iqbbang Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCAL Posts: 603 Tom Lim iTrader: 0 / 0%	omg, i know what you are talking about, i was driving with a cai yesterday and hit a puddle. i got some bogging but went away eventually. im in the process of buying a short ram injen