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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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I have installed headers and would like to disconnect the AIR pump and plumbing. Would the computer throw a code?

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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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Yes it will, hope you dont have cats.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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Default Re: Will disconnecting the AIR pump trip a code? (BADNBLK)

I have removed the cats and am presently using O2 simms. No codes yet.

Will the computer still throw codes?
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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The computer might throw codes. It uses the rear O2 sensors to see if the pump is working. I would just leave it hooked up as it only runs for a minute or two when a cold engine is started and doesn't effect performance.


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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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As mentioned above it won't take any HP as it is an electric pump. It should throw a code if disconnected.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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The computer might throw codes. It uses the rear O2 sensors to see if the pump is working. I would just leave it hooked up as it only runs for a minute or two when a cold engine is started and doesn't effect performance.


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Removing the AIR system is worth ten pounds.

Perhaps a resister or the like could fool the system so you could remove it and not get a yellow dash light?
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