Need help fast!

vinnybones · 10-13-2008, 12:43 PM

i was putting in my pia hyper white lights and the side with the airbox its hard to get to so i undid it and i had to pull the top up a little and i ended up tearing the tubing that runs from the engine to the airbox (mass air flow?) now my service engine lights on and cars acting funny..is there simple repair like just electrical taping it back until i can get a new 1? and should i just buy a K&N intake or replace the oem? thanks!

vinnybones · 10-13-2008, 01:48 PM

bump!

MATT0404 · 10-13-2008, 03:08 PM

A solution to your problem depends on the extent of the damage. From your description it seems like you are talking about the MAF sensor wires. A bundle of wires that are wrapped in a sheath that connect at the back of the airbox to a square/rectangle sensor and run back towards the engine block? Did you pull the wires out of the sensor or did one, or more, of them break in-line? You're going to have to establish the exact problem before we can help you fix it. If it is non-repairable then changing out the intake system isn't going to fix it since every intake will require the use of that same sensor.

Bimmer Dude Xi · 10-13-2008, 03:46 PM

I hate that poor design of having the airbox close to the headlight and also some of the clips of the airbox are tough to get to.

vinnybones · 10-13-2008, 05:11 PM

the rubber tube that connects to the maf has about a 2" tear in it..all the wires are ok its just the rubber piping has a hole

Bimmer Dude Xi · 10-13-2008, 05:30 PM

I would try sewing the rubber tube with a heavy weight fishing line tightly wound. After sewing it then paste on some silicone or any type of that to insure a good vacuum seal. This is for temporary.

Then buy a new rubber intake tube.

vinnybones · 10-13-2008, 07:50 PM

where can i get the bmw rubber tube from and how much? and what about just buying a Air intake?

frobie15 · 10-13-2008, 07:51 PM

The tube is only $20 or so from the dealer. It's a bit of a pain to replace, though. Not impossible, just frustrating and time consuming.

vinnybones · 10-13-2008, 07:55 PM

i tried to look for a DIY and couldnt find anything..im not sure what to type in..replacing rubber tube?!..i need to get this done asap..got a date on wedesday and cant be stalling out

frobie15 · 10-13-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnybones

i tried to look for a DIY and couldnt find anything..im not sure what to type in..replacing rubber tube?!..i need to get this done asap..got a date on wedesday and cant be stalling out

I don't think there's a DIY. Seriously, it's not a complicated process. Just long and frustrating.

vinnybones · 10-13-2008, 08:13 PM

lol well i figured since theres even a DIY for a tuna melt there would be one for this lol...do you know if its a part usually instock?

frobie15 · 10-13-2008, 08:27 PM

It was in stock at my local dealer the day I needed it. Just call and check. I don't know if all dealers stock the same parts.

vinnybones · 10-13-2008, 08:39 PM

k thanks man I appreciate it

MATT0404 · 10-13-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnybones

lol well i figured since theres even a DIY for a tuna melt there would be one for this lol...do you know if its a part usually instock?

Good one.

Bimmer Dude Xi · 10-13-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnybones

lol well i figured since theres even a DIY for a tuna melt there would be one for this lol...do you know if its a part usually instock?

If they have it, then you're a lucky one. Good luck

vinnybones · 10-14-2008, 03:41 PM

so today i went in for the fix.I couldnt NOT get the rubber tube off lol so i did all the work underthe hood right there..i tried sewing it up but it was to strong and broke two needles..i got gorilla glue and put 2 coatings on the inside of the tube and 1 coating on the outside and wrapped tightly with gorilla tape...Car no longer stalls out due to choking on the air but SES light is still on...anybody know why?

frobie15 · 10-14-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnybones

so today i went in for the fix.I couldnt NOT get the rubber tube off lol so i did all the work underthe hood right there..i tried sewing it up but it was to strong and broke two needles..i got gorilla glue and put 2 coatings on the inside of the tube and 1 coating on the outside and wrapped tightly with gorilla tape...Car no longer stalls out due to choking on the air but SES light is still on...anybody know why?

Probably still leaking air, just not enough to make it die. You really do need to swap that thing out!

vinnybones · 10-14-2008, 04:00 PM

yes I know..It gives me some time to figure out whether or not to buy Oem or just get aftermarket intake.

frobie15 · 10-14-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnybones

yes I know..It gives me some time to figure out whether or not to buy Oem or just get aftermarket intake.

An aftermarket intake isn't going to fix the inlet hose. At least, none that I know of!

vinnybones · 10-14-2008, 06:59 PM

ooo...yea the thing i couldnt get off is where the two tubes connect to the rubber tube think its the fss/ and something else..i couldnt remove them bitches..how the fuck are you suppose to get them off..i tried prying them..twist and pull.vice grib n pull nothing:{

10-13-2008, 12:43 PM	#1
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	Need help fast! i was putting in my pia hyper white lights and the side with the airbox its hard to get to so i undid it and i had to pull the top up a little and i ended up tearing the tubing that runs from the engine to the airbox (mass air flow?) now my service engine lights on and cars acting funny..is there simple repair like just electrical taping it back until i can get a new 1? and should i just buy a K&N intake or replace the oem? thanks!

10-13-2008, 03:46 PM	#4
Bimmer Dude Xi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,353 My Ride: 03 325XI 07 ZX-6R View My Garage	I hate that poor design of having the airbox close to the headlight and also some of the clips of the airbox are tough to get to. __________________ \|Dinan High Flow Air Box\|Eibach Pro Kit\|Koni Sport\|UUC Strut Barbarian\|UUC TSE3\|UUC Underdrive Pulleys\|18" VMR V710\| \|BMC Race Air Filter\|CRG Spectrum Levers\| Galfer Steel Braided Brake Lines\|Volar Motorsport Spiked Frame & Bar-end Sliders\|

10-13-2008, 05:30 PM	#6
Bimmer Dude Xi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,353 My Ride: 03 325XI 07 ZX-6R View My Garage	I would try sewing the rubber tube with a heavy weight fishing line tightly wound. After sewing it then paste on some silicone or any type of that to insure a good vacuum seal. This is for temporary. Then buy a new rubber intake tube. __________________ \|Dinan High Flow Air Box\|Eibach Pro Kit\|Koni Sport\|UUC Strut Barbarian\|UUC TSE3\|UUC Underdrive Pulleys\|18" VMR V710\| \|BMC Race Air Filter\|CRG Spectrum Levers\| Galfer Steel Braided Brake Lines\|Volar Motorsport Spiked Frame & Bar-end Sliders\|

10-13-2008, 07:51 PM	#8
frobie15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fres-YES, CA Posts: 3,737 My Ride: has a door star View My Garage	The tube is only $20 or so from the dealer. It's a bit of a pain to replace, though. Not impossible, just frustrating and time consuming. __________________ Go ahead, ask me a question... Check out the CopTalk thread in the California forum Thank you Sam

10-13-2008, 08:27 PM	#12
frobie15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fres-YES, CA Posts: 3,737 My Ride: has a door star View My Garage	It was in stock at my local dealer the day I needed it. Just call and check. I don't know if all dealers stock the same parts. __________________ Go ahead, ask me a question... Check out the CopTalk thread in the California forum Thank you Sam

10-13-2008, 01:48 PM	#2
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	bump!

10-13-2008, 03:08 PM	#3
MATT0404 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CA Posts: 69 My Ride: e39 View My Garage	A solution to your problem depends on the extent of the damage. From your description it seems like you are talking about the MAF sensor wires. A bundle of wires that are wrapped in a sheath that connect at the back of the airbox to a square/rectangle sensor and run back towards the engine block? Did you pull the wires out of the sensor or did one, or more, of them break in-line? You're going to have to establish the exact problem before we can help you fix it. If it is non-repairable then changing out the intake system isn't going to fix it since every intake will require the use of that same sensor.

10-13-2008, 05:11 PM	#5
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	the rubber tube that connects to the maf has about a 2" tear in it..all the wires are ok its just the rubber piping has a hole

10-13-2008, 07:50 PM	#7
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	where can i get the bmw rubber tube from and how much? and what about just buying a Air intake?

10-13-2008, 07:55 PM	#9
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	i tried to look for a DIY and couldnt find anything..im not sure what to type in..replacing rubber tube?!..i need to get this done asap..got a date on wedesday and cant be stalling out

10-13-2008, 08:13 PM	#11
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	lol well i figured since theres even a DIY for a tuna melt there would be one for this lol...do you know if its a part usually instock?

10-13-2008, 08:39 PM	#13
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	k thanks man I appreciate it

10-14-2008, 03:41 PM	#16
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	so today i went in for the fix.I couldnt NOT get the rubber tube off lol so i did all the work underthe hood right there..i tried sewing it up but it was to strong and broke two needles..i got gorilla glue and put 2 coatings on the inside of the tube and 1 coating on the outside and wrapped tightly with gorilla tape...Car no longer stalls out due to choking on the air but SES light is still on...anybody know why?

10-14-2008, 04:00 PM	#18
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	yes I know..It gives me some time to figure out whether or not to buy Oem or just get aftermarket intake.

10-14-2008, 06:59 PM	#20
vinnybones Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: swedesboro,Nj Posts: 1,111 My Ride: E46 330i & E46 M3 View My Garage	ooo...yea the thing i couldnt get off is where the two tubes connect to the rubber tube think its the fss/ and something else..i couldnt remove them bitches..how the fuck are you suppose to get them off..i tried prying them..twist and pull.vice grib n pull nothing:{

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