[illuminated]

Hey all,

This would be my second post on this issue as I have wandered through countless posts with no avail in reaching a solution


My car is a 2004 325 with 101,xxx miles on it

General description of the problem:
- Whistling noise on acceleration, varies with throttle, most noise between 2000 and ~4500 rpm
- Service engine light has gone on
- Have checked that DISA + MAF sensor are plugged in, they are
- MAF looks perfectly clean, possibly even replaced by previous owner, but have not attempted using MAF cleaner on it
- **** Bouncing idle ****
- Lower (thinner) vacuum hose to F-piece on upper intake boot is not present (previous owner was an idiot?)
- Have already replaced lower intake boot
- Upper intake boot has cracks that do not go all the way through (tested also with smoker, no leaks)
- I notice some gunk built up around the seal of the DISA valve:bump::bump:
- Noise began almost immediately after installing CAI, service engine light went on ~1 week after installing the CAI




Could anyone diagnose this problem? The whistling is incredibly annoying and the rough bouncing idle is worrying me :/ ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers! :thumbsup:

 

[White_Knuckles]

You have pieces of the puzzle but clearly need more info. Get the stored codes with an $80 OBDII reader. You'll need to clear them and retest for results moving forward. No one here will properly troubleshoot your car, it's your baby to do the diags. You're aware vac leak is going to be the chase or a shop visit. We can only offer guesses.

-Whistling noise on acceleration, varies with throttle, most noise between 2000 and ~4500 rpm

> Vac leak (says Captain Obvious) Use a 2-3" hose like a plastic vacuum cleaner hose. Place one end over your ear and listen for the noise source moving the other end around the engine bay. If you can hear it in the car, you can find it under the hood.

- Lower (thinner) vacuum hose to F-piece on upper intake boot is not present...

> Okay, this just doesn't make sense? Pic?

- Noise began almost immediately after installing CAI, service engine light went on...

> Could the CAI be the source of the noise where the SES is unrelated? Wrap and secure rags around that thing and see if the pitch changes?

 

[Kubica]

Remove aftermarket intake, scan and clear codes.