Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On.
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Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On.
I installed a new Donaldson Blackwing with new air dam. Everything went well until next morning I got a Check Engine Light. I followed instructions but I also carefully cut out the screen on the stock MAF. Fuel efficiency went up and car appears to be running well. Any suggestions? :confused:
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Nomar)
I installed a new Donaldson Blackwing with new air dam. Everything went well until next morning I got a Check Engine Light. I followed instructions but I also carefully cut out the screen on the stock MAF. Fuel efficiency went up and car appears to be running well. Any suggestions? :confused:
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St. Jude Donor '17
Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Nomar)
I would suggest getting the code from your DIC, and seeing what it is, then just reset it and see if it returns. I removed my MAF screen when I added my Blackwing and have had no trouble.
Go here for directions on how
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1
Go here for directions on how
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Nomar)
I'm installing my new Blackwing tomorrow. Is it required to remove the MAF screen?
I didn't remember seeing that before.
Thanks for any inputs you might have. :lurk:
I didn't remember seeing that before.
Thanks for any inputs you might have. :lurk:
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Texas Blue)
No, you do not have to remove the screen. I did it on my 93 Vette when I put the K&N filter so I did it on my 99, just improves airflow.
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Nomar)
Removing the screen was all the rage here a few years ago, seems like it was when the first Z06 came out without screens.
But, some reported the same experience as you. For those who didn't destroy the screen removing them, some said they put them back.
I've not seen anything on screen removal for some time and this may be why.
All the best. :yesnod:
But, some reported the same experience as you. For those who didn't destroy the screen removing them, some said they put them back.
I've not seen anything on screen removal for some time and this may be why.
All the best. :yesnod:
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Ragtop_Rob)
Can't thank you enough, with these instructions I was able to reset the codes
and the Check Engine light went out. I found out the codes were due to disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery during istallation of the Blackwing. A lot of people don't know the diagnostics built in to the car, I will bring it up at our next club meeting during Tech Session. :cheers:
and the Check Engine light went out. I found out the codes were due to disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery during istallation of the Blackwing. A lot of people don't know the diagnostics built in to the car, I will bring it up at our next club meeting during Tech Session. :cheers:
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Texas Blue)
I'm installing my new Blackwing tomorrow. Is it required to remove the MAF screen?
I didn't remember seeing that before.
Thanks for any inputs you might have. :lurk:
I didn't remember seeing that before.
Thanks for any inputs you might have. :lurk:
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Ragtop_Rob)
I'm installing my new Blackwing tomorrow. Is it required to remove the MAF screen?
I didn't remember seeing that before.
Thanks for any inputs you might have. :lurk:
NO!! It is NOT required, it was just a "thing to do" while you were in there anyway. But let's think science for a second - the resistance provided by the small impacted surface area of the screen is really nil - There is no REAL hp gain there - it was just a fun little free mod. So relax, and enjoy the Blackwing - a REALLY GREAT mod!
I didn't remember seeing that before.
Thanks for any inputs you might have. :lurk:
NO!! It is NOT required, it was just a "thing to do" while you were in there anyway. But let's think science for a second - the resistance provided by the small impacted surface area of the screen is really nil - There is no REAL hp gain there - it was just a fun little free mod. So relax, and enjoy the Blackwing - a REALLY GREAT mod!
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (Nomar)
I removed the maf screens not only for more airflow but if you over oil your filter it makes it easy to get in there and clean the maf wires. Mine get pretty black.Just get some denatured alcohol (not rubbing----it has too much water in it) and clean it carefully with a couple Q-tips.
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Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (lostsoulny)
Leave the screen on your MAF and you should have no problems with the Blackwing :smash:
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From: Chandler AZ
Re: Blackwing Installed, Check Eng Lite On. (98BlackMagic)
Make sure you floor it for the next 200-250 miles, so the comp learns GOOD! :p:
I had the same check eng light after my blackwing install. Disconected the neg batt for about 10-15 mins and was gone.
BW=Great Mod!
JJ
I had the same check eng light after my blackwing install. Disconected the neg batt for about 10-15 mins and was gone.
BW=Great Mod!
JJ
