Takeda Short Ram Intake installed, making a weird noise

dudesky · 11-05-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Man that is weird... But it sounds like it's coming from the front of the bay, and not the back, which would remove vacuum lines... Maybe check in see if something is rubbing on a belt or something?

Another idea would be (and you're gonna hate this) but completely go back to stock now, and then see if the noise is still there... If it is, you have a problem somewhere with your engine, if it isn't you know it is the intakes...

Then if it isn't there, reinstall everything and see if it comes back. Yes, this is completely labor intensive, but it's the other troubleshooting process I can think of...

When I had my stock intakes on, I had NO PROBLEM at all. It is def Takeda intake. I'm going to drive one more time today, trying to gun the car and see what happens. (haven't had chance to gun it after the installation) If I have to do what you have suggested...awwww I'm going to kill myself lololol

XwChriswX · 11-05-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dudesky

When I had my stock intakes on, I had NO PROBLEM at all. It is def Takeda intake. I'm going to drive one more time today, trying to gun the car and see what happens. (haven't had chance to gun it after the installation) If I have to do what you have suggested...awwww I'm going to kill myself lololol

Did you happen to do the soft ECU reset first? (Not that it will help with the sound so much as it's just a good idea to do when you change breathing mods)

dudesky · 11-05-2012, 03:05 PM

I didn't reset the ECU. but I think resetting ECU won't solve the problem.

XwChriswX · 11-05-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dudesky

I didn't reset the ECU. but I think resetting ECU won't solve the problem.

It's not about solving the problem, it's about getting your ECU to learn the new airflows thanks to the new intakes. So its a simple way of letting your car adapt = more powah.

dudesky · 11-05-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

It's not about solving the problem, it's about getting your ECU to learn the new airflows thanks to the new intakes. So its a simple way of letting your car adapt = more powah.

aight bro. I will reset it

dudesky · 11-06-2012, 03:07 AM

Trying to contact Takeda for the solution.

roy'sz · 11-06-2012, 03:32 AM

this is a HUGE stretch on my behalf. I think that it is your fuel pump *the whine that I heard.* what year is your z? Some of them did have a recall with the ecu or fuel pump in reguards to that whine/whistle sound. Could also be a vacuum leak?

dudesky · 11-06-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

this is a HUGE stretch on my behalf. I think that it is your fuel pump *the whine that I heard.* what year is your z? Some of them did have a recall with the ecu or fuel pump in reguards to that whine/whistle sound. Could also be a vacuum leak?

My Z is 2009. really? I never knew that we had a recall???

oh I hope it's not ecu or fuel pump problem.. T^T

dudesky · 11-06-2012, 04:07 PM

so this is what Takeda sent me back regard to the noise problem (I also attached the video to Takeda) "I would like for you to adjust the air filters. I have reason to believe that they may be too far on the intake tube. Just pull them towards the end of the tube. They don’t have to be moved very much. Another thing I would like for you to check is the CCV or Crank Case Vent lines that attach to the intake tubes. Check to make sure that they are not kinked or bent. The last thing that I can think of to check is the MAF sensors. I would loosen them and wiggle them, then retighten them." I'm going to do this right now see what's going to happen

dudesky · 11-06-2012, 09:22 PM

So I tried everything today, took out the whole intake out to see if anything is wrong in the pipe or MAF sensor, nothing was wrong. After carefully listening for where sound could be coming from, I noticed it is not from the intake! It is somewhere in the engine...now I'm doomed...nothing sounded like this when I had stock intakes on, now it is making this weird *** sound after Takeda....sigh...

roy'sz · 11-06-2012, 09:41 PM

Take to dealership and pay the$50 for extended warranty check. I think its your ecu. There was a thread about this somewhere on this site about it. I'm bettin my dollar on that one.

dudesky · 11-06-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

Take to dealership and pay the$50 for extended warranty check. I think its your ecu. There was a thread about this somewhere on this site about it. I'm bettin my dollar on that one.

Do I possibly have to change my ECU? One of other members sent me a pm saying he had the same problem and after changing his ECU the sound didn't go away. I guess I'm fine but the sound is annoying for sure

roy'sz · 11-06-2012, 11:50 PM

They will most likely change the ecu if thats the case. I'd take it to nissan and see what they say. Has your car been re flashed or uprevd?

dudesky · 11-07-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

They will most likely change the ecu if thats the case. I'd take it to nissan and see what they say. Has your car been re flashed or uprevd?

nope. I have a stock ecu

roy'sz · 11-07-2012, 01:17 PM

yeah I'd have nissan take a look at it. Atleast they would be able to pin point what it is that is going on.

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11-05-2012, 03:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	I didn't reset the ECU. but I think resetting ECU won't solve the problem.

11-06-2012, 03:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	Trying to contact Takeda for the solution.

11-06-2012, 03:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	this is a HUGE stretch on my behalf. I think that it is your fuel pump the whine that I heard. what year is your z? Some of them did have a recall with the ecu or fuel pump in reguards to that whine/whistle sound. Could also be a vacuum leak?

11-06-2012, 04:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	so this is what Takeda sent me back regard to the noise problem (I also attached the video to Takeda) "I would like for you to adjust the air filters. I have reason to believe that they may be too far on the intake tube. Just pull them towards the end of the tube. They don’t have to be moved very much. Another thing I would like for you to check is the CCV or Crank Case Vent lines that attach to the intake tubes. Check to make sure that they are not kinked or bent. The last thing that I can think of to check is the MAF sensors. I would loosen them and wiggle them, then retighten them." I'm going to do this right now see what's going to happen

11-06-2012, 09:22 PM	#25 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	So I tried everything today, took out the whole intake out to see if anything is wrong in the pipe or MAF sensor, nothing was wrong. After carefully listening for where sound could be coming from, I noticed it is not from the intake! It is somewhere in the engine...now I'm doomed...nothing sounded like this when I had stock intakes on, now it is making this weird *** sound after Takeda....sigh...

11-06-2012, 09:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Take to dealership and pay the$50 for extended warranty check. I think its your ecu. There was a thread about this somewhere on this site about it. I'm bettin my dollar on that one.

11-06-2012, 11:50 PM	#28 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	They will most likely change the ecu if thats the case. I'd take it to nissan and see what they say. Has your car been re flashed or uprevd?

11-07-2012, 01:17 PM	#30 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	yeah I'd have nissan take a look at it. Atleast they would be able to pin point what it is that is going on.