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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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Have heard rumors that you need to do a relearn on your PCM after changing the intake and/or battery disconnect. Is this true or just a rumor? :confused: :confused:
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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I believe most intake instructions advise disconnecting the battery during install. It becomes moot. But, disconnect and 100 miles should do it.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 06:28 AM
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It is true, but (imho), overly exagerated. All will balance out in a few miles regardless...
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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I agree with Dave. The PCM relearns its new operating parameters very quickly. This is how it keeps the cars emissions in check during normal operation.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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:iagree:
My 98 took only a short time to learn that it was breathing better. However, when I took it out to move it over to my new AE it took a few WOT runs with the old stock unit back in place for it to re-learn the stock gasping for air.
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