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Dark_Knight7096 09-21-2008 07:16 PM

Question about tuning
 
I know when you reflash a computer it takes a while for the self checks to go through and the ECM to read everything, if you are chipped and you pull the chip, will the computer read fine or does it have to go through all the checks again?

NJSPEEDER 09-21-2008 07:23 PM

If you have a chip based computer it won't be able to pass without the chip. That would be the same thing as removing the operating system from a computer, it would just result in nothing constructive happening.

Tru2Chevy 09-28-2008 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER (Post 489924)
If you have a chip based computer it won't be able to pass without the chip. That would be the same thing as removing the operating system from a computer, it would just result in nothing constructive happening.

I assume that he means that he would be pulling the aftermarket chip and reinstalling the stock one....

- Justin

BonzoHansen 09-29-2008 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy (Post 492725)
I assume that he means that he would be pulling the aftermarket chip and reinstalling the stock one....

- Justin

My experience was whenever the power to the ECM was disconnected (chip change or not) the car still needed to be driven a bit for the ecm the re-learn (or whatever the right term is). If that is the question.

Pampered-Z 09-29-2008 09:30 AM

Yes, you have to drive it for a few minutes as the ECM will need to set the TLs, also it's best to drive the car and go to 100% throttle ( only need to do this for a second ) so that the ECM knows the voltage range.

Tru2Chevy 09-29-2008 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 492990)
My experience was whenever the power to the ECM was disconnected (chip change or not) the car still needed to be driven a bit for the ecm the re-learn (or whatever the right term is). If that is the question.

Yea, I know that. I was referencing Tim's post about needing to have a chip installed in the ECM. I know that Martin isn't a mechanic by trade or anything, but he's also not an idiot..... :)

- Justin


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