hey guys,
i just installed an intake system for my 2000 gs300, i notice that the engine light is on, it's on for a few days then off and back on fews days later, any glue why this happens, thanks alot

 

Not to sure but I would like to WELCOME you to the site

 

I had mine on when I first install it... just reset the ECU it should be gone unless there is some mistake made

 

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and I also believe you need to reset your ecu (disconnect negative side of your battery for a few minutes)

 

when you guys installed you guys left the battery cables on ????

 

What kind of an intake did you install? srt? because if you installed an intake w/o a upgraded intake ecu you will get the cel light no matter what you do.

 

Yea. What's wrong with that? Not like you're going to blow anything up


I didn't know we had "intake ecu's" in our cars - where's that located at? I want to know who sell's "upgrade intake ecu's."
I've worked on a few different types of cars and they "usually" have maf's.

You reset the computer because after the intake install - the computer is reading more air (vs stock air filter) and is throwing a code. When you reset the ecu - it compensates fuel for the increased air flow.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong

 

The intake ecu sensor is located right on the intake pipe, thats why the srt intake comes with an upgraded one which tells the main ecu that the air flow is normal, when in fact its not , its way more and thus it produces more power. The srt intake I think it goes for around 500 .

 

sorry whenever i think of intakes i think of SRT

and having to solder wires

 

Agree! and yes, I left my battery cable connected while I am installing it... I weren't afraided, since my Mechanic friend was with me.

 

it's just a chip intake i bought from ebay, i did unplug the negative battery for a few minutes and reconnect, but the engine light still on, please advice,
thanks alot

 

Post more info about what you bought, and beware of what you buy on Ebay, I would put it back to stock and just buy an SRT if you want an intake.

 

LoL didnt you read the previous posts, the engine light wont go of, with more air in the engine I believe the combusion is running to rich and thus showing a problem. If you were to go and scan the system for problems it will tell you its a problem with the intake. Srt intakes come with a chip that tells the ecu that there is nothing wrong. I think that if you run a intake with out a moddified intake chip then you actually might be loosing power , If I remember correctly the butterfly will restrict the air flow or something of that nature.

 

What Brand Of Intake Did You Install?