ESP light coming on intermittently ..again. Last time this happened I found a slight amount....
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ESP light coming on intermittently ..again. Last time this happened I found a slight amount....
of oil from the K&N filter. Looks like that again.
Cleaned MAF with Q tip and alcohol, should do the trick, we'll see tomorrow.
Inlet pipe after the filter looks good:
<img src="http://images43.fotki.com/v1321/photos/6/645139/2489087/oilmaf001-vi.jpg">
Lots of shiney oil on the filter end:
<img src="http://images40.fotki.com/v1331/photos/6/645139/2489087/oilmaf002-vi.jpg">
Oil on the MAF housing on the filter/intake end:
<img src="http://images38.fotki.com/v1269/photos/6/645139/2489087/oilmaf003-vi.jpg">
And before you say anything, I have never cleaned or re-oiled this filter....hmmm...wonder who did...LOL...no problem easy fix.
Just wanted to post to let everyone know that may be using any type of oiled filter, if your ESP light comes on intermittently, and won't shut off with the switch,check for oil.
Cleaned MAF with Q tip and alcohol, should do the trick, we'll see tomorrow.
Inlet pipe after the filter looks good:
<img src="http://images43.fotki.com/v1321/photos/6/645139/2489087/oilmaf001-vi.jpg">
Lots of shiney oil on the filter end:
<img src="http://images40.fotki.com/v1331/photos/6/645139/2489087/oilmaf002-vi.jpg">
Oil on the MAF housing on the filter/intake end:
<img src="http://images38.fotki.com/v1269/photos/6/645139/2489087/oilmaf003-vi.jpg">
And before you say anything, I have never cleaned or re-oiled this filter....hmmm...wonder who did...LOL...no problem easy fix.
Just wanted to post to let everyone know that may be using any type of oiled filter, if your ESP light comes on intermittently, and won't shut off with the switch,check for oil.
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I was wondering, so it comes from the factory like that?........
When I first installed it, it actually had oil dripping from the bottom of the rubber end piece, after a couple of weeks. Then it actually had so much oil that the rubber end piece partially slid off the MAF connection.
It's really no big deal, I just keep an eye on it and clean it every so often, still love the intake. Which could be unique now since you don't seem to make the brushed stainless much anymore.
It's really no big deal, I just keep an eye on it and clean it every so often, still love the intake. Which could be unique now since you don't seem to make the brushed stainless much anymore.
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I have only rarely seen..>>
Them oiled any heavier than the light pink they normally come in. Maybe yours was one of those? 450 out there and nobody has mentioned an issue though..
There can be reversion through the PCV connection just downstream. The MAF is actually designed to measure air flow in both directions per the Motronic Manual. Pull off your little pancake regulator seen in your first pic and check for excessive oil there..A lot of cars of your vintage are starting to have PCV issues..
<img src="http://images27.fotki.com/v993/photos/7/7305/3756728/IMG_0504-vi.jpg">
There can be reversion through the PCV connection just downstream. The MAF is actually designed to measure air flow in both directions per the Motronic Manual. Pull off your little pancake regulator seen in your first pic and check for excessive oil there..A lot of cars of your vintage are starting to have PCV issues..
<img src="http://images27.fotki.com/v993/photos/7/7305/3756728/IMG_0504-vi.jpg">
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