Induction Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Hi all I've fitted an HKS air filter, the Super Power Flow, and was wondering what happens to the connector that went into the old airbox. The engine starts and runs fine but the engine light is permanently on and the Overdrive light blinks. Before I run the car I want to be sure what is actually going on. I think I read somewhere on the board about re-setting these lights, but why did they come on in the first place? Anybody got any info on this? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Originally posted by Induction Hi all I've fitted an HKS air filter, the Super Power Flow, and was wondering what happens to the connector that went into the old airbox. The engine starts and runs fine but the engine light is permanently on and the Overdrive light blinks. Before I run the car I want to be sure what is actually going on. I think I read somewhere on the board about re-setting these lights, but why did they come on in the first place? Anybody got any info on this? Thanks. do you mean electrical connector or pipe connector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Induction Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 Sorry, should have made it clear - it's the electrical connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Induction Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 Sorry, should have made it clear - it's the electrical connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 You have still got your AFM connected haven't you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Induction Posted August 9, 2002 Author Share Posted August 9, 2002 Martin That bloody thing still has to go in-line doesn't it?!!? I feel like blaming the instructions (only written in Japanese!) but at the end of the day I think I've got to accept that I should have realised the sensor had to remain in-line! At what point along the piping should the sensor be placed, and does it need any modification to allow fitting? Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Looks like the instructions and kit you have are for the Jap spec, which doesn't have an AFM. Not sure how you are going to hook that up on a UK spec car, but you defenitely need to keep the AFM, well for the time being anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Originally posted by Induction Hi all I've fitted an HKS air filter, the Super Power Flow, and was wondering what happens to the connector that went into the old airbox. The engine starts and runs fine but the engine light is permanently on and the Overdrive light blinks. Before I run the car I want to be sure what is actually going on. I think I read somewhere on the board about re-setting these lights, but why did they come on in the first place? Anybody got any info on this? Thanks. Whoa there!! The kit is for Jap market cars, you cannot use it on UK-Spec, there may be a different kit to satisfy the US market that uses the same air flow measurement. It's a wonder the car runs usably at all with no AFM fitted. Return it to stock immediately, you could do a lot of damage. My opinion of the HKS filter is well known, and not favourable. That does NOT mean that I think all HKS stuff is bad, some is excellent (mainly the stuff made in the Uk and sold under licence :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Induction Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 Right, before anything was done in terms of actually running the car, I contacted my supplier and checked a few things. Turns out that I needed to shorten the main hose (black one) so that the AFM could go back in-line and still allow the filter head to be in position. I had to get two pieces of piping to go either side of the AFM and they're secured with juby clips. The car runs really well with it on and the induction noise is great to hear. I think general pickup of the car is better now as well. Chris, I'm a bit concerned about your comments on how the induction kit is only for Jap spec cars. My supplier knows the full details of my car and assured me that they had got the correct kit. I'll check into this for peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 I have been told that there are 2 induction kits available, one for UK and one for j-spec and that you should not need to hack any of the pipework or hoses about to make it fit. Sounds like your supplier has given you the j-spec one and they must supply you with the UK spec otherwise you will spend you life trying to get it to fit right. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 Originally posted by Branners I have been told that there are 2 induction kits available, one for UK and one for j-spec and that you should not need to hack any of the pipework or hoses about to make it fit. Sounds like your supplier has given you the j-spec one and they must supply you with the UK spec otherwise you will spend you life trying to get it to fit right. JB That's how i have been told it is too, by HKS. Cheers JB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Induction Posted August 21, 2002 Author Share Posted August 21, 2002 Here's how I ended up installing the induction kit. After I was done I got it checked by APB and they told me they were more than happy with how I had gone about the installation. The car seems to be running fine with it in place. It's difficult to see from this shot but there's about 2 inches between the front of the filter and the neearest obstruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Huntley Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 So would I be correct in saying that an induction kit designed for the US Spec car would fit on a UK spec car with no problems? I kind of fancy one of them Maxair induction boxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Yes it would. US Spec cars have AFM's the same as ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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