About a month ago, I installed an AEM V2 CAI onto my 2000 Accord SE (F23A1). The install went fairly fast, and everything is working pretty well, except for when I reach about 2,300ish RPM (under load), there is a squealing coming from the front right area of my engine bay (so I'm assuming its the CAI). I took off the intake, and re-mounted it onto the throttle body assuming that perhaps it wasn't fully on, to no avail, the intake still squeals. While in park, if I rev the engine to 2500ish RPM, there is no squealing, only while in drive. I tryed to check the clamps on the breather tube (is that what its called?), I readjusted them, and tightened them as tight as possible, but that didn't solve it. Any other ideas / solutions? Or do CAI's normally do that? Thanks alot, all help is appreciated.

 

intakes when you give them a good amount of gas will make a louder sound, but it tends to be a deeper tone (at least for short rams). i dont know if cold air intakes and short rams produce a different sound but i know that they are louder than a stock intake.

 

Yea, the intake definately produces a louder (deeper) sound, but along w/ that, above 2,300 RPM, it also squeaks.

 

Is it mounted at the right angle? I know this sounds simple but it can make a huge difference. Of course you have the filter on the end right? There are no obstructions? If the air hits it right it will squeal.

 

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Its the air flow into your throttle body making that noise, just adjust it until it doesn't squeak.

To adjust it there is a screw on the IM right by the throttle body should be towards the front of the car on the IM. Adjust it until it goes away, its a common problem.

 

Thanks alot. I'll go try that now before it gets dark.

 

Well, I went out there to try and adjust it, but couldn't find the screw. Is it just a normal screw? Or is it a bolt? I'll take another look tomorrow when its lighter out... Thanks alot. Any other tips for finding it?

 

Here is a far away pic....I can take closer shots if needed.



It is just to the passenger side of your throttle cable, it should be a flat screw going into the IM.

Edit: changed the pic b/c that bay was dirty

 

Ok thanks a lot, I'll try and find it tomorrow morning.

 

its happened to me before with my civic when i had a new intake on it. I think its because of a clean new air filter. not really sure, but it will wear off after a while.

 

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It is just to the passenger side of your throttle cable, it should be a flat screw going into the IM.

Edit: changed the pic b/c that bay was dirty </TD></TR></TABLE>

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