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Mar 28, 2024 | 11:16 PM

flynhi

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Air filter question

I’ll be changing the air filter in my 17 ZO6 and have read somewhere that when I disconnect the MAF sensor it will cause a check engine light and throw a code UNLESS I disconnect the battery negative terminal first.

True or false?

thanks for your answers
will

Mar 28, 2024 | 11:26 PM

C5FORFUN2

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False

Mar 29, 2024 | 01:38 AM

NortonCO

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False

I disconnected my MAF when installing a CAI and when cleaning its filter. I did NOT disconnect the battery either time and had no such issue.

Mar 29, 2024 | 08:13 AM

jaxcam02

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If your worried about it you can remove the sensor from its housing while leaving the connector attached

Mar 29, 2024 | 10:01 AM

flynhi

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Ok
thanks

Mar 29, 2024 | 12:34 PM

kodpkd

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Just don't turn on the ignition when it's unplugged. I did mine without any issue. I used the blue one.

Apr 6, 2024 | 08:06 PM

BluRace

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i replaced mine with an Air Attack Blue (or whatever it is officially named) last week and have driven the car several times with no issues.
i did NOT disconnect the battery.

side note
what was interesting to me is the cabin air filter was 10x more filthy than the engine air filter.

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