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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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i just installed my vararam today, i did not disconnect battery, do i need to i did a search and seen some people did and did,ent ????
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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I did not disconnect mine. The PCM will learn anyway.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TX Vette
I did not disconnect mine. The PCM will learn anyway.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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I didn't disconnect mine either, but i did use a predator to tune it after I installed the headers and X pipe. No codes no problems, one of these days I'd like to get a 'real' tune....

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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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all disconnecting it does is reset your brain. Its probably better you didnt after I disconnected mine I lost my window programs twice.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Default Always Disconnect The Battery!!!

AFTER ANY MOD Disconnect the battery!!!
It clears the computer so you dont get conflicting info!!!!
Look at the guys that mod their cars not the guys that install an air freshener!!!
Mike
It takes 2 secs to redo windows 5sces down 5 secs up come on people!!!!!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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You can double check with Patrick at VR and see what he recommends.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Braciole
AFTER ANY MOD Disconnect the battery!!!
It clears the computer so you dont get conflicting info!!!!
Look at the guys that mod their cars not the guys that install an air freshener!!!
Mike
It takes 2 secs to redo windows 5sces down 5 secs up come on people!!!!!
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