Air Pump Question

**jamesg1750** · 04-20-2009, 04:43 PM

So my air pump is not working on my 2001 TA. My dad wants me to replace it, but i here its not really needed. Is it worth replacing or should i just remove it?

**Too Fast** · 04-20-2009, 05:02 PM

It's for emissions compliance only. If it is not on already, your Service Engine light will be on soon. That could be how you found out it is bad, the light came on.

My vote is spend the money on a lid instead.

**pajeff02** · 04-20-2009, 05:06 PM

Did you check the fuse and relay?

**Sweet Chops** · 04-20-2009, 05:07 PM

Just tune it out. Its not needed. I just pulled mine out of my car and tuned it out with HP Tuners.

**TempleU_WS6** · 04-20-2009, 05:51 PM

Yeah consider this a blessing

Get race style LTs and remove then tune out the pump.

I ripped mine out. It look less than 20 mins total.

**OhTwo** · 04-21-2009, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Sweet Chops

Just tune it out. Its not needed. I just pulled mine out of my car and tuned it out with HP Tuners.

I did the same - no issues. It made my header install a little easier (later on) since I didn't have to rip out the air components.

**Sweet Chops** · 04-21-2009, 12:12 PM

It also makes it easier to change the plugs.

**calgator73** · 04-21-2009, 03:57 PM

If you intend to maintain the future collectibility of your ride or if you live in an area where the inspector may care then fix it right. If not then remove it and tune it out. It may be as cheap as a $10 check valve or as expensive as an $90 pump.