CHIP WARNING!!!! GIAC Chip goes up in smoke.
11-28-2001, 08:54 AM
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CHIP WARNING!!!! GIAC Chip goes up in smoke.
I chipped my allRoad last December and today the car went into limp mode. The only solution so far is to replace both computers. $1700CAD ouch!!!
It was fun while it lasted, 22,000kms
Scott in Vancouver.
It was fun while it lasted, 22,000kms
Scott in Vancouver.
11-28-2001, 12:26 PM
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I've dealt with GIAC for a bit.....he stopped dealing with individual customers
as he was busy with school. His response is to use one of the dealers. I hope that you manage to hook up with the shop you bought from.
Just a few suggestions first:
1) Check that the TBB is in good shape - not torn etc.
2) Check that the hoses are all secure as one of them might poped off.
3) Quick check that the BPVs (by-pass valves) are in good shape (search the S4 forum- there is a way to check if they are torn.)
4) Unplug the chips for a couple of mins. and throttle readept etc and give the engine a try again.
If all else fails, try working with a different distributor. There was a shop I worked with near LA and they treated me well even though I bought my chip (S4) directly from GIAC.
Minor inconvenience compared with parting with $1700.
Just a few suggestions first:
1) Check that the TBB is in good shape - not torn etc.
2) Check that the hoses are all secure as one of them might poped off.
3) Quick check that the BPVs (by-pass valves) are in good shape (search the S4 forum- there is a way to check if they are torn.)
4) Unplug the chips for a couple of mins. and throttle readept etc and give the engine a try again.
If all else fails, try working with a different distributor. There was a shop I worked with near LA and they treated me well even though I bought my chip (S4) directly from GIAC.
Minor inconvenience compared with parting with $1700.
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11-28-2001, 03:33 PM
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The ECU is chipped the TCU was socketed but not chipped yet. Then the GIAC dealer went AWOL.
I could just order the ECU (1-2 weeks) then see if everything is OK, if not it's another 1-2 weeks to order the TCU. If I just replace both I could possibly save 2 week rental car, which is more than the cost of a TCU....
Just upset that the local GIAC dealer went AWOL.
Scott.
Just upset that the local GIAC dealer went AWOL.
Scott.
11-28-2001, 05:19 PM
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How do you know its because of the ECU or the chip?
My car went into limp mode because of a bad MAF sensor...others had limp mode happen because of bad bypass valves and torn throttle body & f-hoses.
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