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Airaid install question

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#1 ·
Installed my airaid CAI last night and had a question. I did not disconnect the negative battery cable. I haven't started the car yet. Do you guys recommend disconnecting the cable, waiting a few minutes, then reconnecting it before starting the car? Thanks
 
#2 ·
Yes disconnect it wait 15-20 minutes and reconnect. It's about letting the LTFT's in the computer reset. Unless you have a scantool you can reset them with?
 
#3 ·
Ok thanks. I went ahead and disconnected it while i finished up the install. Took it out for a test drive and everything seemed fine. Car was running great and the improvement in sound of the blower alone was worth the money.
 
#4 ·
Planning on doing an Airaid, pocket protector and sideswipe install with my black grill changeover in the next few weeks.
So the consensus is that you need to do the battery disconnect and LTFT reset on a CAI? Please confirm. I thought this was only needed on a new or ported TB?

Thanks.
 
#9 ·
Anytime you change the amount of air flowing in or out you really should just reset the LTFT's.
 
#5 ·
Did you assemble the intake and then install it? I hear it may be easier to assemble the whole thing and then put it on.
 
#7 ·
Yes that's what I did. It was pretty simple. i know if I tried to put it together in the car i would probably lose some of the hardware in the engine compartment (Murphy's Law). The hose clamps that connect the intake tube to the filter are too small. Don't know why they don't send three of the ones stamped "68" with the kit instead of one 68 and the two smaller clamps, they would probably work. I had a couple of clamps from other intakes from my cobra days that I was able to use.

To anybody installing this intake , I recommend watching the video and using the colored pictures on the Airaid website. Much easier to understand/see than the black and white directions that come with the kit. Put the brackets and filter together using the video and pictures as needed, then put the assembly in the car.
 
#10 ·
i'm sure you're good now but i learned the hard way. installed mine and got the cel. called k&n and was told to disconnect the battery and have dinner. worked fine! also, i'm about 9 mos in now and noticed an ever so slight hitch at wot. the fix was to re-tighten those clamps.
 
#11 ·
Installed mine with sideswipe and pocket protector at the same time. All else stock from factory except a solid isolator. Disconnected negative terminal for 20 minutes. No CEL so far after about 50 miles. Love the SC whine; also feels slightly more responsive to throttle inputs. Thanks, would not have known to reset the computer until I saw this post.
 
#13 ·
I just followed the directions. Assemble the entire metal assembly minus the lid and get it in the car then attach the intake tube to the metal/filter assembly and to the throttle body. Yes, the hump tube (insert Beavis and Butthead laughs here) clamps are too damn small.
 
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