K&N Cold Air Intake Installation Question

TexasChuck · 10-02-2013, 03:59 PM

Is it really necessary to disconnect the neg battery cable. Quote "Disconnecting the negative battery cable erases pre-programmed electronic memories." All we are doing is unplugging the Mass Air Sensor. Is disconnecting the battery necessary, or is this CYA regarding all electrical work???
thanks

kenchan · 10-02-2013, 04:06 PM

i didn't unplug the battery when i did my intake installs. hell, i dont unplug my battery when i do stereo installs either.

might make the work easier to remove the front strut bar, but probably not needed unless you're doing the post maf tubes.

enkei2k · 10-02-2013, 04:08 PM

Better safe than sorry. I wouldn't risk it.

How hard is it to disconnect it anyway? An extra 5 seconds of your time?

kenchan · 10-02-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Better safe than sorry. I wouldn't risk it.

How hard is it to disconnect it anyway? An extra 5 seconds of your time?

risk? u serious?

i think the precaution is for someone not to accidentally start the car without the maf's plugged in.

oh and a few more seconds to reset the windows maybe?

enkei2k · 10-02-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

risk? u serious?

i think the precaution is for someone not to accidentally start the car without the maf's plugged in.

oh and a few more seconds to reset the windows maybe?

Ah, forgot about the window reset thing, disregard then. Back in the day, we didn't have these kinds of window do hickeys that go up and down on their own when you opened the door.

Kenchan's right then. Just do it

kenchan · 10-02-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Ah, forgot about the window reset thing, disregard then. Back in the day, we didn't have these kinds of window do hickeys that go up and down on their own when you opened the door.

Kenchan's right then. Just do it

the hell you talking about. back in the day my car had a manual crank window opener thingie.

just to impress people at the toll booths and drive-thru's for no reason, i would crank open the windows smoothly as if i had luxurious power windows.

synolimit · 10-02-2013, 05:39 PM

I never disconnect. The 13's don't need to reset windows but I'd still leave it plugged.

snowsurfdirtx · 10-02-2013, 07:37 PM

It helps the ECU learn quicker that there's more airflow

alcheng · 10-02-2013, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Is it really necessary to disconnect the neg battery cable. Quote "Disconnecting the negative battery cable erases pre-programmed electronic memories." All we are doing is unplugging the Mass Air Sensor. Is disconnecting the battery necessary, or is this CYA regarding all electrical work???
thanks

Tips on K&N CAI installation

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alcheng · 10-02-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

the hell you talking about. back in the day my car had a manual crank window opener thingie.

just to impress people at the toll booths and drive-thru's for no reason, i would crank open the windows smoothly as if i had luxurious power windows.

arrr....... ken armstrong... we've been looking for you for a long time....

synolimit · 10-02-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by snowsurfdirtx

It helps the ECU learn quicker that there's more airflow

If you tune a car, you flash the ecu, dyno it, and done. In the seconds the car starts and runs it has no time to learn anything. The tune is the tune. I've never agreed with this. If I'm wrong, there has to be someone out there that's dyno'd, changed a part, dyno'd again, then left for a 50 mile drive, came back and dyno'd again I'd love to see.

kenchan · 10-03-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

arrr....... ken armstrong... we've been looking for you for a long time....

smooth is key, mr.alcheng. smooooth.

oh, and not too fast and dont move your head cause that would look too fake.

10-02-2013, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	K&N Cold Air Intake Installation Question Is it really necessary to disconnect the neg battery cable. Quote "Disconnecting the negative battery cable erases pre-programmed electronic memories." All we are doing is unplugging the Mass Air Sensor. Is disconnecting the battery necessary, or is this CYA regarding all electrical work??? thanks

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enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	Better safe than sorry. I wouldn't risk it. How hard is it to disconnect it anyway? An extra 5 seconds of your time? __________________ ...need boost...

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	I never disconnect. The 13's don't need to reset windows but I'd still leave it plugged. __________________ 13 370z-

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snowsurfdirtx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WA Posts: 285 Drives: Too Fast Rep Power: 12	It helps the ECU learn quicker that there's more airflow __________________ 11 Red Touring/Sport/Nav, 472/382wtq@7psi.. GTM/Tomei/Volk/Motordyne/Z1/JLAudio/Aeroforce/etc.. 95 S14 in progress, L33 v8.. T7575 turbo/SPL/MCA Suspension/Personal/Works Bell/OZ/etc..

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i didn't unplug the battery when i did my intake installs. hell, i dont unplug my battery when i do stereo installs either. might make the work easier to remove the front strut bar, but probably not needed unless you're doing the post maf tubes.