Help!!! Got GIAC 1.5 ECU -- Car is buggin' out!.
12-23-2000, 06:10 PM
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Help!!! Got GIAC 1.5 ECU -- Car is buggin' out!.
Hey Folks,
I just got my ECU from AWE, and the part number
is different from the original part number;
My old ECU is 8D0 907 557 N 0 261 204 179
and the new is 8D0 907 557 P 0 261 204 258
The GIAC chip is running PGL30A-V03.
The giac site says both are appropriate for '97 1.8TQMS, so I installed it anyway, and followed the instructions for the throttle adaptation, and then went out for a short ride.
It idles fine, but at about 2500rpm or so, the car feels as if it's got a sock in the intake. It stays this way until about 4000 rpm, and then it gets better, but there's still no power. What's wrong? Did flub the throttle adaptation, do I have a bad chip/ECU, or should I just go for a ride longer than 5 mins?
I just got my ECU from AWE, and the part number
is different from the original part number;
My old ECU is 8D0 907 557 N 0 261 204 179
and the new is 8D0 907 557 P 0 261 204 258
The GIAC chip is running PGL30A-V03.
The giac site says both are appropriate for '97 1.8TQMS, so I installed it anyway, and followed the instructions for the throttle adaptation, and then went out for a short ride.
It idles fine, but at about 2500rpm or so, the car feels as if it's got a sock in the intake. It stays this way until about 4000 rpm, and then it gets better, but there's still no power. What's wrong? Did flub the throttle adaptation, do I have a bad chip/ECU, or should I just go for a ride longer than 5 mins?
12-23-2000, 06:58 PM
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First off 30a is stage1.
You might be in limp mode. Is your check engine light on?
You might also have a boost leak that you did not notice with the stock 5psi program. Check the Bypass valve and turbo hoses.
Clark<ul><li><a href="http://www.turbo5.com">http://www.turbo5.com</a</li></ul>
You might be in limp mode. Is your check engine light on?
You might also have a boost leak that you did not notice with the stock 5psi program. Check the Bypass valve and turbo hoses.
Clark<ul><li><a href="http://www.turbo5.com">http://www.turbo5.com</a</li></ul>
12-24-2000, 07:58 AM
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Sounds like the throttle body settings got corrupted during install...
You'll need a VAG tool to correct it. Contact us on Wednesday the 27th with any questions.
These two ECUs are fully compatible.
These two ECUs are fully compatible.
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