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tjk_art · 12-26-2011, 12:17 PM

I'm installing the K&N typhoon today. It says to disconnect the negative battery before starting.

It says that it will erase all your electronic memory, which I don't want to do.. Also said it might throw an anti theft code. I have really bad luck with codes whenever I do anything electrical...

So, is it really necessary to disconnect the negative? For those of you that didn't, did you have any problems, or codes thrown?

Thanks

NOT URSS · 12-26-2011, 12:20 PM

Nah, old wifes tale

Ice Demon · 12-26-2011, 12:49 PM

No I didnt on my K&N typhoon

CamaroDreams07 · 12-26-2011, 03:18 PM

I definitely would. Lets the computer re-learn better. You don't lose anything at all, at least I didn't. All that will happen is your compass will say CAL which will go away as soon as you drive around.

melvinakshay · 12-26-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I definitely would. Lets the computer re-learn better. You don't lose anything at all, at least I didn't. All that will happen is your compass will say CAL which will go away as soon as you drive around.

+1. You would have to cal the windows too.

tjk_art · 12-26-2011, 04:09 PM

Thanks guys.. I got it installed.

Every thing sounds fine while driving and in idle, but there's a slight whistle when I punch the gas. I read it's normal if you hear this, but is there anyway to eliminate it?

melvinakshay · 12-26-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tjk_art

Thanks guys.. I got it installed.

Every thing sounds fine while driving and in idle, but there's a slight whistle when I punch the gas. I read it's normal if you hear this, but is there anyway to eliminate it?

hmm give it a 100 miles or so. let the ECU learn and adjust the air fuel ratio accordingly. I would recommend not to push it for the next 150 miles

Macrackie · 12-26-2011, 09:10 PM

You will learn to love the whisle at least i did. I try to find it and hold the pedel just right to hear it as the rpms increase. I think it comes from the throttle plate.

CamaroDreams07 · 12-26-2011, 09:30 PM

The whistle is normal. Mine's still there after 10000 miles.

tjk_art · 12-26-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

The whistle is normal. Mine's still there after 10000 miles.

Weird. My friend installed the K&N Aircharger and got a CEL after about a week. Turned out to be a leak, and when the dealer tightened and aligned everything the whistle went away. Said he hasn't heard it since.

CamaroDreams07 · 12-26-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tjk_art

Weird. My friend installed the K&N Aircharger and got a CEL after about a week. Turned out to be a leak, and when the dealer tightened and aligned everything the whistle went away. Said he hasn't heard it since.

Hmm, I'm not sure. I've heard lots of people say they have the whistle. I've never popped a CEL. I kind of like it. I call it my poor man's supercharger whine

rock1962 · 12-27-2011, 11:42 AM

I agree whistle is normal. If you have any doubts contact K&N directly and ask. They will get back to you.

andyn · 03-04-2016, 10:43 AM

So we are saying the ECU will automatically adjust without disconnecting neg battery cable?

1Coopgt · 03-04-2016, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by andyn

So we are saying the ECU will automatically adjust without disconnecting neg battery cable?

Yes

12-26-2011, 12:17 PM	#1
tjk_art Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,661	K&N typhoon install. Do you need to disconnect the battery? I'm installing the K&N typhoon today. It says to disconnect the negative battery before starting. It says that it will erase all your electronic memory, which I don't want to do.. Also said it might throw an anti theft code. I have really bad luck with codes whenever I do anything electrical... So, is it really necessary to disconnect the negative? For those of you that didn't, did you have any problems, or codes thrown? Thanks

12-26-2011, 12:20 PM	#2
NOT URSS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 402 View My Garage	Nah, old wifes tale __________________ 632RWHP/556RWTQ

12-26-2011, 03:18 PM	#4
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I definitely would. Lets the computer re-learn better. You don't lose anything at all, at least I didn't. All that will happen is your compass will say CAL which will go away as soon as you drive around. __________________ [B]

12-26-2011, 09:30 PM	#9
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	The whistle is normal. Mine's still there after 10000 miles. __________________ [B]

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12-26-2011, 09:10 PM	#8
Macrackie Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Beloit IL Posts: 641	You will learn to love the whisle at least i did. I try to find it and hold the pedel just right to hear it as the rpms increase. I think it comes from the throttle plate.

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andyn Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 2	So we are saying the ECU will automatically adjust without disconnecting neg battery cable?