2006 RF Mustang

i own a 4.6 06 mustang, i installed k&n CAI, ever since my car has died shortly after starting, and if put my fut on the gas to rev it up! it dies straight away!!! this has happened three times (the third was a couple of days ago)my dealer is driving me crazy cause im not sure if they actually know how to fix this, let alone fix anything!!!!! i have been told by a friend that this could be caused by the CAI.....
to explain further he said that because higher airflow is rushing into the engine the sensors at the throttle body are being affected!!! im no expert but it sounded reasonable!! anyways..last time it died i unplugged the two cables going into the sensors and plugged them back in again and the car started just fine!! could that be a mere coincident???? plz help i really want to get to the bottom of this

Pwny

You didn't mention you installed a tune. Did you tune it? If not, there is your problem.

2006 RF Mustang

to my knowledge K&N CAIs dont need a tune

acascianelli

You're correct about the K&N intake not requireing a tune. Did you install put the MAF sensor in the new intake backwards?

2006 RF Mustang

no i checked that too, i got everything installed 100% and as i said when i unplugged the TB sensors and back again it started fine!!!

acascianelli

Try disconnecting the battery for 15-20 minutes to reset the PCM. Check to see if the TB butterflies are dirty or if the MAF sensor is dirty.

fullboogie

Has it done this since you unplugged/plugged back in the wiring harness? If not, you found your problem.

2006 RF Mustang

on wednesday it died when i started it, so i just wiggled the wiring and started fine!! today it didnt start again so i completely unplugged the wiring and plugged back in again and it started fine!!!! im totally confused on this!!!

Shard Phoenix

return it to stock and see if the problem remains. If not then their is an issue with the CAI, if there is still a problem take it in under warrantee.

2006 RF Mustang

i know i should try that but im planning to put on a few mods and i was hoping for a straight answer! some guy told me i should get 62mm bbk throttle body it would ease the flow on the sensors!! does that sound reasonable to anyone???