How often do you reset the chip?

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Feb 21, 2007 | 12:28 AM

a4_boi

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How often do you reset the chip?

I start to realize that I have to reset my apr software every 3~4 weeks to get my POWER back! this starts to bother me now. Does this happen to everyone? or is this just me or whoever using APR???

Feb 21, 2007 | 04:58 PM

Ertman

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never on my B5

Feb 21, 2007 | 07:57 PM

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Not normal. Perhaps you should hook up a Vag Com and begin trouble shooting.

Feb 21, 2007 | 11:41 PM

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what kind of trouble shooting? just use auto-scan???

Feb 21, 2007 | 11:43 PM

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Maybe mine is using DirectPort Programming to upgrade !?

Feb 23, 2007 | 06:42 PM

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Scanning for codes isn't likely to show you much.

It sounds like the ECU is adapting down to compensate for an issue ... resetting gets you back to the baseline. Look at fuel trims, maf reading, O2 sensor readings, etc. If you aren't comfortable with doing this type of trouble shooting, i'd suggest seeing if someone more knowledgeable (with a VAG Com) is in your vicinity.
Vag Com list:
http://www.steve-hall.com/cgi-bin/VAG-Locator.pl