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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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Unhappy low idle after Injen Cold air intake install

I just installed the Injen Cold air intake on my Z and it seems as if the idle is very low, at times it even begins to shake. I say its just above 500rpm. Any suggestions on how to fix it? Has anyone had this problem?

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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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When you say 500rpm, do you mean 500 rpm or just halfway between 0 and 1k? Halfway is actually like 600-700rpm which is "normal".

I know what you are talking about though. My car stock did the same thing. With an AEM CAI it also did it. With the JWT it does it too. I don't think it has anything to do with the intakes

How was the idle before the install?
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Dude, check if everything is sealed properly, the tubes and everything... that was my problem
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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I have JWT on mine for over 20K miles and ive never had any idle issues at all. Just like stock. The sound however....... =)
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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Check for vaccum leaks, if none give it couple hundred miles the ECU needs time to adjust airflow map. Good luck
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sisco534
Check for vaccum leaks, if none give it couple hundred miles the ECU needs time to adjust airflow map. Good luck
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I second checking for vaccum leaks... A leak will cause an inconsistent idle and possibly stalling out. If idle remains low, I would have someone connect a consult to it and possibly bump the idle up. I have my timing advanced and the idle set to 800-850rpm...
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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yyea, ive had the JWT and UTR chrome pipe and no idle problem. It feels like it was stock and love the sound it gives off. Check ur install and u prolly have the vacuum loose.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:03 AM
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Thanks for all the help, Ill check for leaks to see if thats the problem. I had the JWT pop charger on it before and the idle was great, no problems. But now it idles a good amount below normal. I also give it some time to see if it is the ECU needs to adjust. Once again thanks for all the help.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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So nobody's idle fluctuates? It's rock solid and doesn't waver?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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It was pretty solid before I instaled the Injen intake.
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