Question...installing intake (battery disconnect.)

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Dec 29, 2008 | 11:25 AM

350ISRYDER

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Question...installing intake (battery disconnect.)

Ok...I'm gonna install my intake, but a quick couple of questions!

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Dec 29, 2008 | 11:28 AM

iSuxeL

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You don't need to disconnect your battery.

Dec 29, 2008 | 12:14 PM

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I didn't bother when I did the install for someone. It's a lot easier if you can avoid it. There are also devices you can plug into the cigarette lighter that will apply voltage to the car with the main battery disconnected to save memory settings. I'm not 100% sure this would work on a 2IS though - I haven't looked at the wiring diagram to check.

Dec 29, 2008 | 12:51 PM

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i didnt disconnect mine

Dec 29, 2008 | 01:01 PM

slee18

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Me neither, but i just installed a JoeZ intake not an F-sport. I didnt see any reason to since there was not electrical component on the intake itself.

Dec 29, 2008 | 02:32 PM

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why do you want to disconnect the battery?

i mean, its just an intake...

Dec 29, 2008 | 02:42 PM

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Just pull the fuse after your done installing the intake.

Sometimes the car throws a check engine light or w/e light, i know because it happened when i first installed the JoeZ intake. After i pulled the fuse, the light went away.

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Dec 29, 2008 | 04:57 PM

kickin8

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I did mine w/o disconnecting and has no problems.....

Dec 29, 2008 | 04:59 PM

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the only thing you have to do is program your power windows and clock. I just followed the instructions closely but if everyone else did it without disconnecting it then just do it.

Dec 29, 2008 | 05:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kickin8

I did mine w/o disconnecting and has no problems.....

same here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghettoaww

the only thing you have to do is program your power windows and clock. I just followed the instructions closely but if everyone else did it without disconnecting it then just do it.

and your navi settings. if you have it.

Dec 30, 2008 | 12:10 AM

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350ISRYDER

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Thanks!

I didn't disconnect it...it was more of just a safety precaution!

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Dec 30, 2008 | 11:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 350ISRYDER

I didn't disconnect it...it was more of just a safety precaution! But it was a pretty simple install! The only part that was craps was putting the rubber sleeve onto the pipe to the manifold!!!

That was FUN!!! LOL! But it sounds great! Love the sound of the deeper howl! Who cares about not getting added HP...we've got 300+ and in Hawaii, we go from traffic light to traffic light just like in the movie: MEET THE PARENTS!!!

Pretty simple mod IMO! Took about 45-60 minutes, would have been less if that damn sleeve went on easier!

Good luck and have fun with this mod! Its very simple and cheap too with cashback incentive on ebay!