noticed the tcm and pcm

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
120,000 MILES
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PEANUTG13
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I removed air filter housing and noticed the tcm and pcm, is it okay the leave it exposed, or will the car malfunction? i put in a cold air filter, but housing in the way and i want to remove it?
Apr 6, 2012 at 11:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The lights are on bcuz its probably not reading the mass airflow sensor correctly-Did you install the cold air as specified by the instructions
Apr 6, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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the light isnt on. i am wondering if leaving the air filter housing is okay and safe
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Apr 6, 2012 at 11:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I don't think it'll hurt anything-leave it in place
Apr 7, 2012 at 12:07 AM
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PEANUTG13
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so is it ok if i leave it out or should i put in back on
Apr 7, 2012 at 1:18 AM
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Just add to this one the only thing i would worry about is water/moisture getting at the computer the air filter housing protects it from the elements thats why they seal it in the air filter housing.Thats my opion on that one.
Apr 7, 2012 at 3:44 AM
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ok, i would think that too, thanks for the advice
Apr 7, 2012 at 3:48 AM
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Your welcome anytime thats what were here for.
Apr 7, 2012 at 3:54 AM
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