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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 05:29 PM
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Disconnect Air Pump???

I just put my midpipe on and am sick of listening the the airpump vent. Is there anyway I can just unplug the airpump, but leave it in the car so I can plug it in when I put the cat on for emmissions? Will disconnecting the Airpump hurt anyting? Where would I unplug it?
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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The plug is right on top of the pump. However, this will cause you car to run VERY rich at idle and will foul your plugs, unless you have a stand-alone FMC like the Power FC, or a piggy back like the Super AFC to lean out the mixture at idle. Hope that answers your question.
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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I have the EFI PMS. I can lean out the idle that way. Will disconnecting it affect anything else?
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 11:26 PM
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I've heard some people get a lumpy idle, but with your ECU I'm sure you'll have zero problems. You should also think about disconnecting or removing the EGR valve if you haven't already.
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 10:08 PM
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What is the EGR, whats it do and how do I disable it. I dont really want to pull stuff off the car and install blockoff plates. If its just another connector its not a problem.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 04:02 AM
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The EGR is the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve. I've heard it is unnescasarry unless you are in CA (emissions). I also know it caused me some problems long ago, and made my check engine light keep turning on.
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