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Bowtie Junkman · 03-19-2010, 10:56 AM

I am getting my K&N Aircharger CAI from OCD Customs today and plan on installing over the weekend ...

Question ... is it necessary to pull the negative battery cable? I don't mind resetting the clock/radio/functions, but I'm worried about the window indexing ...

Thanks for your input ....

hair10 · 03-19-2010, 11:30 AM

I installed my CAI, Inc. intake and didn't pull any battery cables. If you're concerned that disconnecting the MAF and reconnecting after install is going to cause problems, it didn't on mine.

Wild Bill · 03-19-2010, 11:33 AM

I did this same install, same CAI. I would strongly suggest that you do remove the cable for safty as well as computer issues. The window index can be a pain in the a$$. It took me several tries to re-index.

Good luck.

axis · 03-19-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Bill

I did this same install, same CAI. I would strongly suggest that you do remove the cable for safty as well as computer issues. The window index can be a pain in the a$$. It took me several tries to re-index.

Good luck.

What safety or PCM issues were you concerned about?

The only thing that is electical is the MAF plug. Unplugging it is no issue at all. Do the K&N instructions tell you to unhook the battery?

Bowtie Junkman · 03-19-2010, 04:18 PM

Yes, K&N instructions tell you to disconnect the negative terminal ...

tjbusa · 03-19-2010, 08:31 PM

I did mine, I don't really know why. Guessing, its probably a safety disclaimer, K&N might be liable if some douche hit the starter while another was changing the CAI.

MyIBMssRS · 03-19-2010, 09:01 PM

I installed the Halltech intake today and didn't unplug the battery. Only took about 15-20 minutes to complete the install.

LS3SSRS · 03-19-2010, 09:37 PM

i don't think you need to disconnect the battery as the computer learns the new airflow by itself.

GeorgeM · 03-19-2010, 10:05 PM

When I installed my Airraid CAI I disconnected the negative battery and pulled the #5 and #15 fuses. I don't know if this makes any difference in recalibrating the computer on the LS3, but I did it anyhow.

However (helpful bit of advice), when you disconnect the battery cable DON'T shut your trunk. There is no way of opening it (with battery disconnect) other than climbing through the backseat and pulling the emergency lever inside the trunk well.

Also, when you disconnect don't try shutting your doors, you could crack the windows. They stay up until the battery is reconnected and indexed by the computer.

GeorgeM

Big Brunsy · 03-20-2010, 04:17 AM

I also bought the K&N intake, was gonna install it myself, but the guy doing my muffler delete said he'd install it for $25 if i brought it in at the same time as the muffler delete/x-pipe install.....for $25 I'll let him do it

axis · 03-20-2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

I also bought the K&N intake, was gonna install it myself, but the guy doing my muffler delete said he'd install it for $25 if i brought it in at the same time as the muffler delete/x-pipe install.....for $25 I'll let him do it

That comes to $75-$100/hr since it only takes around 15-20min to do it, lol.

TacoMike82 · 03-21-2010, 10:38 AM

I unplugged mine, and, to my surprise, the car kept all the radio settings. Only thing that I had to fix was the date/time and the window indexing which took about 90 seconds. The only reason I did it was becuase the instructions said to. I didn't know the computer would automatically relearn the new intake though, that is pretty cool.

Nate33 · 04-03-2010, 07:56 PM

Anyone have issues with car starting after installing K&N intake for v6? Car starts up for 2 seconds and shuts right off. Emissions sensor maybe or some anti-theft crp?

axis · 04-03-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate33

Anyone have issues with car starting after installing K&N intake for v6? Car starts up for 2 seconds and shuts right off. Emissions sensor maybe or some anti-theft crp?

Did you plug the MAF back in? Go over everything and make sure it's all plugged in properly. Unplug and plug it back in too. Sometimes things don't make a tight connection. If worse comes to worse, take it out and put the stock setup back in to eliminate that as the issue. I don't see how this could happen unless you didn't plug the maf back in but it's a place to start.

03-19-2010, 11:30 AM	#2
hair10 Drives: 2SS - Transformer Edition Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 455 View My Garage	I installed my CAI, Inc. intake and didn't pull any battery cables. If you're concerned that disconnecting the MAF and reconnecting after install is going to cause problems, it didn't on mine. __________________ There are 542,000 children in foster care. Talk to your local foster and adoptive agency. You could change a life.

03-19-2010, 11:33 AM	#3
Wild Bill Drives: Camaro 2015 RS CRM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 518	I did this same install, same CAI. I would strongly suggest that you do remove the cable for safty as well as computer issues. The window index can be a pain in the a$$. It took me several tries to re-index. Good luck. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS manual 1100 - 4/7/09 3000 - 5/27/09 6000 - 7/17/09 See my Thread in New York Metro Area. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33878

03-19-2010, 08:31 PM	#6
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	I did mine, I don't really know why. Guessing, its probably a safety disclaimer, K&N might be liable if some douche hit the starter while another was changing the CAI. __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

03-19-2010, 09:37 PM	#8
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	i don't think you need to disconnect the battery as the computer learns the new airflow by itself. __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

03-21-2010, 10:38 AM	#12
TacoMike82 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: May 2007 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 28	I unplugged mine, and, to my surprise, the car kept all the radio settings. Only thing that I had to fix was the date/time and the window indexing which took about 90 seconds. The only reason I did it was becuase the instructions said to. I didn't know the computer would automatically relearn the new intake though, that is pretty cool. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM, 6Spd, K&N Aircharger, Lloyd's

03-19-2010, 10:56 AM	#1
Bowtie Junkman Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 287 View My Garage	K&N (or any) CAI install question ... I am getting my K&N Aircharger CAI from OCD Customs today and plan on installing over the weekend ... Question ... is it necessary to pull the negative battery cable? I don't mind resetting the clock/radio/functions, but I'm worried about the window indexing ... Thanks for your input ....

03-19-2010, 04:18 PM	#5
Bowtie Junkman Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 287 View My Garage	Yes, K&N instructions tell you to disconnect the negative terminal ...

03-19-2010, 09:01 PM	#7
MyIBMssRS Drives: 10 IBM SS RS/14 1500 Z71 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 1,577	I installed the Halltech intake today and didn't unplug the battery. Only took about 15-20 minutes to complete the install.

03-19-2010, 10:05 PM	#9
GeorgeM Drives: 2016 2SS, Yellowjacket, A8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 133	When I installed my Airraid CAI I disconnected the negative battery and pulled the #5 and #15 fuses. I don't know if this makes any difference in recalibrating the computer on the LS3, but I did it anyhow. However (helpful bit of advice), when you disconnect the battery cable DON'T shut your trunk. There is no way of opening it (with battery disconnect) other than climbing through the backseat and pulling the emergency lever inside the trunk well. Also, when you disconnect don't try shutting your doors, you could crack the windows. They stay up until the battery is reconnected and indexed by the computer. GeorgeM

03-20-2010, 04:17 AM	#10
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	I also bought the K&N intake, was gonna install it myself, but the guy doing my muffler delete said he'd install it for $25 if i brought it in at the same time as the muffler delete/x-pipe install.....for $25 I'll let him do it

04-03-2010, 07:56 PM	#13
Nate33 Drives: 10 Camaro RS 2LT, 11 Avalanche z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	problems after K&N installation? Anyone have issues with car starting after installing K&N intake for v6? Car starts up for 2 seconds and shuts right off. Emissions sensor maybe or some anti-theft crp? Last edited by Nate33; 04-03-2010 at 08:07 PM.

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