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Old Jun 4, 1999 | 11:23 AM
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When I get home tonight I'll have my very own APR 1.0 bar chip. My dilemma is this: I have my 10,000 mile maint. next week!! Do I install my new chip this weekend or do I do the 'mature' thing and wait?? If I do install, will the dealer pick up the ECU disconnect?
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Old Jun 4, 1999 | 11:27 AM
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Default I'd wait...The dealer's diagnostic equipment can't detect the chip.

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Old Jun 4, 1999 | 11:28 AM
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wait it out. 1 week's not gonna kill ya........then again.....
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Old Jun 4, 1999 | 11:31 AM
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Default Re: do I wait??...NO!!! Do it now..!!!

Did you get the ECU deal with your chip? If so.. just swap you old one back in.. no big deal.. thats what I do.. <p>Sean<br>98 A4 1.8t APR 1.0 K&N
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Old Jun 4, 1999 | 11:52 AM
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Default code will be set

If you disconnect the ecu it's going to set the "B+ voltage low" code. Granted, this could be set by leaving your lights on and killing the battery or disconnecting the battery for "whatever reason" but they will see the code with their scanner.
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Old Jun 4, 1999 | 12:16 PM
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Throw the chip in. You bought it to use it, and you will have future service done with the chip in anyway.
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Old Jun 4, 1999 | 12:54 PM
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To me the decision is really, do you intend to defraud Audi on warranty claims? If you are honest and the answer is no, then put it in now.<p>If the answer is that you would rather not give them an excuse to blame an unrelated failure on the chip (which is highly likely)...well then I can't help. I am wrestling with this same decision myself!! )<p>So why am I wasting bandwidth here? Hmm, not sure, but I was compelled do post. So be it. <click><p>Paul<br>'98.5 A4 1.8TQTipS in Pearl
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