Chipping the 2.0T???
09-22-2005, 04:02 AM
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Re: Chipping the 2.0T???
I chipped my 2.0T about a month to a month and a half ago. So far it's running great and is definitely faster. I choose to go with the APR program.
As for the dealer finding the program, I'm sure they could if they really tried. But I don't plan on taking it in till I am able to switch back to the stock program once it's out.
As for the dealer finding the program, I'm sure they could if they really tried. But I don't plan on taking it in till I am able to switch back to the stock program once it's out.
09-23-2005, 01:12 PM
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Re: Heh, anybody notice more people from dealerships are online here?
Been here for a while.. don't post much. Just tryin' to even out the playing field some.. lol.
As for " Can the dealership tell " .. well yes/no
Here is what I do:
1. " Do you have a " chipped ECU " ( yes / no "
2. Do a quick visual inspection.
3. Test drive car w. 5052 in car - monitor boost levels and other " readings " If you are out of AoA specs ( ie: chipped = more boost, etc )
then it's a no brainer
4. Check ECU " DNA " some programs change it, others do not
5. Charge you double for the repair because you did not tell me in the first place.
Suggestion: If you are that worried about it, I'd find a way to get a 2nd ECU programmed to the car.. trade them out before your car goes in...
Just a thought - opinion only - I would never really suggest this for real..
It's happended before, AoA ok's repair.... say turbo goes out... then after work is done, do steps above - Charge client for repairs IF something is found.
Steve
As for " Can the dealership tell " .. well yes/no
Here is what I do:
1. " Do you have a " chipped ECU " ( yes / no "
2. Do a quick visual inspection.
3. Test drive car w. 5052 in car - monitor boost levels and other " readings " If you are out of AoA specs ( ie: chipped = more boost, etc )
then it's a no brainer
4. Check ECU " DNA " some programs change it, others do not
5. Charge you double for the repair because you did not tell me in the first place.
Suggestion: If you are that worried about it, I'd find a way to get a 2nd ECU programmed to the car.. trade them out before your car goes in...
Just a thought - opinion only - I would never really suggest this for real..
It's happended before, AoA ok's repair.... say turbo goes out... then after work is done, do steps above - Charge client for repairs IF something is found.
Steve
09-23-2005, 03:40 PM
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Re: Heh, anybody notice more people from dealerships are online here?
Steve,
I'm assuming you'd only check the DNA and do the other things only if the damage was suspected of a "CHIP"?
Don't some of the ECU mods get uploaded into the ECU via the VAG port? If thats the case, would it change the DNA?
I'm assuming you'd only check the DNA and do the other things only if the damage was suspected of a "CHIP"?
Don't some of the ECU mods get uploaded into the ECU via the VAG port? If thats the case, would it change the DNA?
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