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Old 09-18-2005, 04:39 PM
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I took off the air silencer and cut off all the plastic leaving only a rim and the hold down clamps so the air filter will stay on. This allows more air, but now I get a check engine light. The car is still running fine and seems improved somewhat in acceleration. Should I be concerned with the check engine light?
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Old 09-18-2005, 05:44 PM
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Was this done with car running or battery connected? Its probably due to the MAF reading more air. Try to reset the computer by disconnecting battery for a few minutes.
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Old 09-18-2005, 06:08 PM
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My check engine light comes on randomly, and I haven't had a problem after 6k miles, so I don't think it matters lol.
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Old 09-18-2005, 06:47 PM
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Ok. I'll try that battery thing. Thanks for the reply.
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Old 09-18-2005, 08:58 PM
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so you have to cut crap? fugg it ill just get a cai.
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Old 09-18-2005, 09:12 PM
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It's basically the same thing, it just doesnt look as fancy.
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Old 09-18-2005, 11:41 PM
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disconnect the battery always do it so the computer resets
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Old 09-19-2005, 03:13 AM
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The light still comes back on. But not a big deal I guess....it's just something the comuter is not used to.
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Old 09-19-2005, 03:59 AM
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so you have to cut crap? fugg it ill just get a cai.
No you dont have to cut anything to remove the silencer.
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Old 09-19-2005, 07:50 AM
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I have a 94 GT - what exactly do you do then if you dont have to cut stuff?
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