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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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what is this

hey guys, i have the stock air intake im my trans am and i was wondering what is the box with some kind of sensor or something right befor the air filter box, this thing actually connects to it?
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Re: what is this

It sounds like you are referring to the Mass Air Flow sensor(MAF sensor).
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Re: what is this

no the other side
the air filter actually connects to it
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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I think there is something over there for the flip up headlights, but not sure
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Yes, its the headlight module for the Firebirds.
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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ok, i was stumped on that for a long time. it has two series of wires going to it too right.
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Yep... huge number of wires connected to it. When I installed a Callaway CAI, I had to move it back to the inner fender under the fuse/relay box. The wires have a lot of slack in them.




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