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02-12-2009, 12:41 PM

GET-MONEY

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Airy sound on acceleration

Hey gus im new to these forums and just looking for some help.Ive been noticing lately that my tl makes an airy sound on acceleration and when switching between gears (automatic w/manual transmission).Any one experience this..any advice??

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02-13-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GET-MONEY

does you car have a CAI

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02-13-2009, 06:57 AM

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As the previous poster asked, do you have either a CAI or a WAI? Also, check your ribbed coupling which connect the throttle body to your air filter housing to make sure it is attached and undamaged.

BTW, there's no such thing as an "automatic w/manual transmission". To my knowledge, the last time such a transmission was offered was in an early 50's DeSoto and I'm even certain about that. Not a flame, just a little correction.