Volant issues...
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Volant issues...
Just installed my Volant over the weekend. Seems the install opened a new door of problems for me. I've read a million other happy and positive reviews about the product, but mine is negative. I had to customize the coupler to install the tube(not a huge deal, but space sure is tight) Then I had to file the opening for the MAf(again not a huge pain, but something that should fit right) I then ever so carefully pulled the MAf from the stock airbox and installed it into my new one. Put it all together and problem#3, the maf connector isn't long enough> It plugs in, but there's tension on the wires. I pulled the harness over a little and it's on there, but I'd like to somehow extend the harness.Those wires are critical and can't deteriorate over time like most splice and tape jobs often do. Does anyone make a clip on extension? After the install my Check engine light came on.The truck idles rough and missfires while under load at low rpm causing a vibration. Only bonus is it sure sounds cool!
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I had the same issues with mine. I called them and there are sending me out a new tube. However, that was over 2 weeks ago and I yet to receive it. My fit was also very tight, hitting the dash. I've done powetrain NVH work for 19 years and can't tell you how pissed I am when I have groundouts!! I didn't have any problems with my harness, so I'm not sure why yours' is shorter..
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From what I have read the last year or so on this forum, the '04's are notorious for throwing a CEL when the PCM has to make a significant adjustment to the fueling to keep the ratio correct. It made the adjustment, but it squawks about it until there is enough drive cycles for it to realize that the condition is normal.
The fault window was evidently widened in subsequent years so they are not as apt to throw a fault with a new intake.
With yours idling rough, it sounds like it didn't make a big enough correction or you may have a leak somewhere between the MAF and the throttle.
The fault window was evidently widened in subsequent years so they are not as apt to throw a fault with a new intake.
With yours idling rough, it sounds like it didn't make a big enough correction or you may have a leak somewhere between the MAF and the throttle.
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I checked for leaks and there isn't one. I'll bring it in to Ford and see what they say. I tried putting the stock intake back on, and it did the same thing. With the amount of snow flying I don't have time to deal with it. Now I'm almost afraid to install the Edge!
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Originally Posted by 4DOORSR
I checked for leaks and there isn't one. I'll bring it in to Ford and see what they say. I tried putting the stock intake back on, and it did the same thing. With the amount of snow flying I don't have time to deal with it. Now I'm almost afraid to install the Edge!
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Originally Posted by 4DOORSR
I checked for leaks and there isn't one. I'll bring it in to Ford and see what they say. I tried putting the stock intake back on, and it did the same thing. With the amount of snow flying I don't have time to deal with it. Now I'm almost afraid to install the Edge!
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I'm not worried about the install. I'm as good a mechanic as most.(and have more tools) I've been doing it a long time. Sometimes the simplest of things can be the biggest of a pain. I've installed intakes on every vehicle I've ever owned and never had a problem like this. My post was supposed to put emphasis on the fact the Volant cai is crap, not to deter others from installing cai kits on their trucks. There's no difference between installing an aftermarket "tube" or a cai. Your still messing with the maf. The only thing your not touching is the origional filter box.
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Sorry but I take serious exception to your calling the Volant CAI "crap"! I installed one on my 06 Lariat in about an hour and it fit and worked perfectly and has continued to function perfectly. And I'm not a mechanic and have only the very, very basic of tools - a cheap socket set, a few wrenches and screw drivers.
I'm sorry you're having issues with yours, and with Twinsdad98's earlier post, it sounds to me as if possibly they had some bad casting of a batch of tubes? Still, one or two bad apples doesn't spoil the whole bunch. as you said "I've read a million other happy and positive reviews about the product."
I'm sorry you're having issues with yours, and with Twinsdad98's earlier post, it sounds to me as if possibly they had some bad casting of a batch of tubes? Still, one or two bad apples doesn't spoil the whole bunch. as you said "I've read a million other happy and positive reviews about the product."
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Originally Posted by silver lariat
Sorry but I take serious exception to your calling the Volant CAI "crap"! I installed one on my 06 Lariat in about an hour and it fit and worked perfectly and has continued to function perfectly. And I'm not a mechanic and have only the very, very basic of tools - a cheap socket set, a few wrenches and screw drivers.
I'm sorry you're having issues with yours, and with Twinsdad98's earlier post, it sounds to me as if possibly they had some bad casting of a batch of tubes? Still, one or two bad apples doesn't spoil the whole bunch. as you said "I've read a million other happy and positive reviews about the product."
I'm sorry you're having issues with yours, and with Twinsdad98's earlier post, it sounds to me as if possibly they had some bad casting of a batch of tubes? Still, one or two bad apples doesn't spoil the whole bunch. as you said "I've read a million other happy and positive reviews about the product."
I can't believe that you actually forced the thing to fit. that would have been the first clue something wasn't right. have you contacted Volant yet about getting that tube replaced?
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What good is a new tube if I already fixed the other one? I hardly call cutting 3/4" off a coupler forcing. By the looks of things the throttle body opening sits a little further from the firewall on the 05+. I wasn't gonna wait another few weeks for what a file did in a few mins. Maybe they should just change the discription to" May require modification on some 04 models"
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Originally Posted by 4DOORSR
What good is a new tube if I already fixed the other one? I hardly call cutting 3/4" off a coupler forcing. By the looks of things the throttle body opening sits a little further from the firewall on the 05+. I wasn't gonna wait another few weeks for what a file did in a few mins. Maybe they should just change the discription to" May require modification on some 04 models"
if anything happens to your motor, you're going to on here claiming that Volant products are crap...and you won't mention you "forced" it to fit your truck.
the 2004-2008 F-150 5.4 motors are identical...the only exceptions are the exhaust manifolds and PCM programming. so no "May require modification on some 04 models" blurb is needed.
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So you're saying the reason I modified my tube is the reason I got a CEL light? I really doubt that moron. It's not leaking air after the maf, so it's not going to change anything that would throw a code. My complaint is I shouldn't have to modify something I paid 400$ for. I don't care who's gonna send me what. It's a waste of my time and the reason most companies have quality control. My guess to the truck running bad would be a bad MAF. I'll try cleaning it and see what happens.