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04 Expy CAI making loud noise and causing unstable idling sometimes

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Old 08-21-2014, 06:44 AM
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04 Expy CAI making loud noise and causing unstable idling sometimes

I installed a cold air intake on my expy about 2 years ago and I can't remembered how long ago it started but now it makes a loud noise when you first crank it and when you come to a complete stop. It's kind of like a strong sucking sound with a hum to it. Please help.. It's aggravating.
 
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Old 08-21-2014, 12:53 PM
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Did you inspect the intake ducts to make sure all of the joints are intact and tight?
 
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Yes it's coming from the filter I believe but idk what the problem is
 
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Take the filter out temporarily to see if the noise goes away. If it does then the filter elements are coming loose.
 
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A lot of aftermarket CAI's will make a strong sucking noise when you hit the gas. They don't have an air silencer. The hum could be it vibrating against something.
 
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While the engine is idling and making the noise, unplug the idle air control and see if the noise instantly goes away.
 
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