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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Okay so yesterday I put a S&B CAI on my 2004 4.6L and couldn't find where the breather hose is supposed to connect to.
So right now the hose isn't connected, drove the truck and got a CEL. So any help or suggestions would be nice, but I'm gonna try figuring this out when I get home.
Not looking for any replies saying that I shouldn't put a CAI on, so please keep any of that to yourself. Thanks!
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Well, got the breather hose connected. Figured that one out.
As for the CEL, I'm guessing any responses will be to get a custom tune. But I still wouldn't know where to start with that one.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Just clear it by unhooking the battery which should have been done when installing cai. You have the 4.6, so shouldn't have any lean issues. Those are mainly for the 5.4. The truck should be able to relearn and account for the additional airflow.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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I had the battery unhooked while switching it out. Will try once again though.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sdatrlp23
I had the battery unhooked while switching it out. Will try once again though.
What was the code? Either way, now that you have the line hooked up, clearing it out wil help and hopefully no more cels
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Haven't checked the code. And actually I can't from my house, so it would have to wait for tomorrow to be checked.
It's being reset right now and I'll report back with results.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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I've heard that unhooking the batt for like 20-30min will reset the computer and any lights you may have had.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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I've heard that unhooking the batt for like 20-30min will reset the computer and any lights you may have had.
Yep, you are correct.
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Okay, so I reconnected the battery some time later and went for a little drive. So far so good, no CELs. Hope it stays that way.
Here's the link to a pic since I can't get it to post into the thread:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e9yq3q6net...IMAG1297.jpg?m
Anyways, now I'm happy
Thanks for the tip guys
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sdatrlp23
Okay, so I reconnected the battery some time later and went for a little drive. So far so good, no CELs. Hope it stays that way.

Anyways, now I'm happy
Thanks for the tip guys

Don't know if this pic will work, but we'll see
Glad to help...=)

Yea the pic didn't work either, haha
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