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Jun 14, 2011 | 08:53 PM

PPBman

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I've been reading the blackwing instruction and I'm confused why I need to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. It seems like a real easy install with no potential to get a shock or anything like that. I don't want to disconnect the battery and have problems with codes and radio lock ups.

Jun 14, 2011 | 10:03 PM

tremor1

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I think that's more of a precaution as you may drop a tool and cause damage if it landed just right on some hot terminals/wires etc. I didn't disconnect mine.

Jun 14, 2011 | 10:09 PM

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you really dont have to disconnect it ...people like to do that just as tremor1 stated

Jun 14, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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thanks for the help, ill be careful

Jun 15, 2011 | 08:54 AM

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I did not disconnect the battery when I installed mine.

Jun 15, 2011 | 09:22 AM

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you really dont have to disconnect it ...people like to do that just as tremor1 stated

Jun 15, 2011 | 09:36 AM

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This is usually recommended by most intake and exhaust manufacturers because they believe it will reset the car's computer and allow it to relearn and/or adjust to the changes. It is usually an unnecessary step but it can't hurt.