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Old 03-23-2004, 09:16 PM
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Default ECU Chip Trouble

Well I just received my ECU back from AWE Tuning. Installed it into the car without a hitch...turned the car on (without starting) for the 2 minutes prescribed by AWE. Now, I cranked the engine over, but with no start. Now with a couple long intervals, I get a low oil pressure light. Does anyone know what the deal is with that? The car worked great before now this. Help!!! I need my car!!!!!
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Default Did you get the stock chip on a socket option?

If so then put it in and see if the car starts.
Old 03-23-2004, 09:26 PM
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Default Re: Did you get the stock chip on a socket option?

no I didn't! I figured there wasn't going to be a need for that.
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Default Do less dope and search the archives

this has been talked about countless times
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oh so SORRY.

Stock chip option, switchable chip or extra stock ecu.
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It's possible that you did not plug in your ecu fully...
Old 03-24-2004, 06:51 PM
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Default Re: It's possible that you did not plug in your ecu fully...

Yah....I reset the ECU plugs and tried but same thing. I called Seth at AWE and he told me to open the ECU up and reseat the chip and try...which I am about to do now. I think I will have to send it in though. Sux!
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Is this a common problem or am I the first to have this?? Seems kinda strange considering all the trouble people seem to have is with the car running. Shoot I can't even get it started......
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It isn't common but it does happen from time to time.
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Default Should I disconnect the battery cables to reset anything??

ALso does anyone know the cost of a stock ECU from the dealer in the event this thing is really messed up??


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