Here is a pic of the spot I'm taking about:

 

i know what you're talking about... i took just the passenger side off the other week to install a new cabin air filter and when i put it back on i thought to myself "how the heck does this actually prevent water from getting in behind it" cause it doesn't seem to fit very snug to the windshield or where the two pieces meet.... suggestion would be to take both of em off, put a bead of silicone sealant up where the plastic meets the windshield and let it dry completely before putting back on... then affix the two halves together in a temporary fashion in case you ever need to take em off again.. possibly black duct tape?

 

Dude, TG sooo jinxed you. You think this might be why you couldn't beat that civic? I'd go over there and pop him one :want:

Just messin with you. No violence :thehand:

I get a small drip. It might not even be from the rain, but from hosing the car down. Mine lands right on top of the Maggie.
Does yours drip onto the sensor? If so, might be time for some FR/IAT sensor covers.
I'd use a little silicone at a time. Just run a hose on the windshield, and put some more till she's dry.

 

T.G. better duck and hide. :bouncer:

The water travels along the underside of where the weather stripping is until it is right above the IAT sensor, then drips straight down. :nono:

I am going to silicone the area up this weekend - we're supposed to have some beautiful weather. I might also try to make some sort of cover for the sensor as well to keep it dry.

I just sold my FRCs to Mystical.

 

+1 for the clear silicon bead. I was gonna say "cuz silicon parts are made for toys" and real men would use a can of great stuff ROFL!


seriously though... I'd try the silicon.

 

hahaha

 

I've been having the same ****in issue. It had never leaked before prior to removal but as soon as I had put it back together I noticed drips onto the intake manifold. So far no sensor issues but that doesn't mean that damage isn't being done.

I had used masking tape as a temporary solution and it worked. I currently tried using 3m strip caulk but it ended up cracking up due to the heat. Now I've got some decent weather coming up myself so I'm going to try and find a solution for this bullshit engineering oversight.

 

Ok, I'm putting my weather stripping back on...

 

Well I spent some time with some black silicone to seal the top of the sensor connector and also the joint of the windshield drain trays. After a couple rounds of filling cracks and letting everything dry, I poured a pitcher of water down the middle of the windshield quickly enough to let it pool right at the joint of the trays, and everything drained off to the sides of the car where it is supposed to.

Unfortunately, I think this fix came too late. The P0113 code came back, then went off, then came back again. I think the water over the last 6 months has caused a lot of damage to the IAT sensor.

The sensor itself is in a rubber plug that sits in the manifold and is secure by a small bracket. I am assuming with enough force this will just pull out and can easily be replaced. I will be contacting Magnuson on Monday to discuss it before I start yanking, plus there's no use in completely removing it until I have a replacement in hand.

I know there is a fat chance, but has anyone out there removed a maggie IAT sensor and disassembled/repaired/rebuilt it?

If I were to open it up and dry it out, clean it up etc maybe I can get around having to replace it. I have done that before with a VSS and it was fixed, but that more of a mechanical sensor. We'll see.

 

The IAT sensor used on the maggies is GM Part #12160244. Thank you Magnuson for making this simple!

Lingenfelter just happens to be dumping a bunch of them on ebay right for ~$20 shipped.

The wire harness that plugs into it is GM Part #12102620 or ACDelco #PT307. I'm not going to replace that yet, we'll see if just replacing the sensor solves the issue.

 

Nice info.. I hope you can fit that in your tight florian budget!!

 

:kick:

I'm having a hard time spending money on mods when I need $$$ to buy out the other half of my house. :banghead: If it wasn't for that I would have a 90mm TB & snout, 2.6 pulley and a cam put on my car ASAP.

Sorry man
and they look awesome - encouraged me to detail the engine compartment last sunday. i can post pictures if that helps any :/

Or, seriously, if you want them back, i can send them back to you

No man, it's all good! I've got plenty of other projects that I have been too lazy and busy to get around to to even think about trimming FRCs to fit around the maggie. You enjoy them! And I don't recall you posting pics yet. Lets see 'em!

 

Looks good! :thumbsup: I think a small spray bottle and a toothbrush would make short work of those wire looms. I have been planning on doing that myself but haven't had the time.

P.S. get rid of those rusty exhaust manifolds and get some nice shiny headers!

 

A TOOTHBRUTH! DUH! why didn't i think of that. geez, the only thing i was thinking i had at my disposal were paper towels, rags, and microfiber cloths, which are what i'd been using so far.:banghead:

As far as the headers - that happens this summer. Me and another V buddy on this forum are getting them done together, hoping the shop will give us a bit of a discount if we both do it at the same time 1 7/8" kooks, coated, with electric cutouts right after the headers and before the exhaust.

 

Update:

I got the new IAT sensor, installed it (very easy, unbolt retainer piece and pull out of rubber).

The P0113 code went away for today, until I left work to come home. It is back and showing as a current code. :banghead: It has been dry recently so there is no chance that it got wet in there.

Next step I guess is replacing the pigtail connector (GM Part #12102620 or ACDelco #PT307 or Standard part# S556).

Just ordered one for about $12 shipped from ballenger motorsports (www.bmotorsports.com).

 

Another Update:

The replacement sensor and connector were a waste of $$$.

I pulled the whole wiring harness from where the IAT wires split from the maf and pulled the wires out of the plastic wire loom.

The crimps on the MAF side came right apart as I was pulling. :bigroll:

Lesson for ya kids: forget the crimps, use SOLDER!!!!!!

I rewired the connector and soldered the wires and the code is finally gone.

That's all folks....
(still knocking on wood)