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Old 10-20-2003, 07:08 PM
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K&N intake ??? concerning resetting ECU

I just installed a K&N cone intake on my 96 SE 5 speed, do I need to reset the ECU? and how do I go about doing that. My car is bone stock other than the new K&N. Thanks. Any local maxima guys around San Jose?
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Originally Posted by nissanguy
I just installed a K&N cone intake on my 96 SE 5 speed, do I need to reset the ECU? and how do I go about doing that. My car is bone stock other than the new K&N. Thanks. Any local maxima guys around San Jose?
you dont need to reset the ecu. it will adjust accordingly for the extra air and temperature difference on its own.
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Old 10-20-2003, 07:16 PM
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do I need to worry about any of the wires not plugged in?
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Old 10-20-2003, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nissanguy
do I need to worry about any of the wires not plugged in?
if i am not mistaken, the 4th gen air temp sensor is bolted onto the air box. make sure you unbolt and i would suggest zip tying it close to the filter so it can receive as accurate measurements as possible. i know the maf will stay in its original location but i am unsure if there are any additional sensors in a 4th gen that would affect your intake install.
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Old 10-20-2003, 07:32 PM
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what if that air temp is not plugged in, can I just leave it out?
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Originally Posted by nissanguy
what if that air temp is not plugged in, can I just leave it out?
you will need to relocate it because it should trip the check engine light if it does not receive a signal from the ATS. you just want to keep it as close to the filter as possible. at least it does on 5th gens and i cannot imagine it being any different for the 4th.
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just put it close to teh filter or sick it in one of the filter grooves.. your ecu will learn it on its own.. but u can alwasy reset if you want..just disconnect battery for 30 mins.. or u can turn the ecu reset *** twice.. its by you gas foot behind a plastic plate.
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My check engine light just went on, do I have to get it turned off at the dealer? (my friend works there) or can I get it to go off another way? I replugged the temp sensor back on, and that is when the check engine light went on
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ooooo san jose....what part of san jose u from?
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Originally Posted by sloppymax
if i am not mistaken, the 4th gen air temp sensor is bolted onto the air box. make sure you unbolt and i would suggest zip tying it close to the filter so it can receive as accurate measurements as possible. i know the maf will stay in its original location but i am unsure if there are any additional sensors in a 4th gen that would affect your intake install.

i put my air temp sensor inside my K&N filter... never had a problem with it like that for almost 2 yrs now
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