Hey guys,

I installed an AEM cold air intake on my 06 TL and I seem to notice a problem when I floor the accelerator and punch my gear from 1st to 2nd. It feels like the engine does not suck the air for a split after I shift to 2nd therefore, I can't get my gears to change as quickly as it should. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I am a novice when it comes to modifying cars so let me know what I should do. I appreciate your help!

 

Did you reset your ECU after you installed? If not, disconnect the negative terminal on your battery for like 15 minutes. Your car needs to readjust itself for the extra, more dense air that it is taking in.

 

I don't understand how air intake can affect your ability to shift your transmission.

 

Make sure the rubber gasket that connects the pipe to the throttle body is totally around the pipe and make sure you tighten it down really well.

 

Are you getting a CEL? Check your plugs make sure EVERYTHING is plugged in ALL the way.

 

Im assuming that he means the car hickups when he first shifts to second gear.

 

What is an ECU and CEL?

 

CEL=check engine light

ECU=engine control unit

 

I think so. If I didn't, the engine light would be on right?

 

I don't think the CEL light would be on; It would just perform slightly worse. Im sure one of the other members will jump in and correct me if i'm wrong.
BTW, its good to reset your ECU every now and again. It resets shift points(autos), changes to air/fuel mixture, different blends of gas(winter+summer)....blah blah blah

 

check to make sure u connected the huge vacuum hose to the intake. i made that mistake myself and my car was hiccupping. and that all the hoses u disconnected are connected and tightened at the right spots.