I Have to Ask
08-23-2000, 06:33 PM
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It's been a few months since I have participated in the forum. I was wondering if anyone has brought his or her S4 in for service, chipped? If so any problems? I really want to chip my car but I'm afraid of any warranty issues that may arise.<p>Laser Red "00"
08-23-2000, 06:44 PM
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I brought my S4 in to get the oil changed, with the chip in....
They didnt say a thing.
But, that was just an oil change, so......<p>Scott M.
Laser Red/Onyx S4
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But, that was just an oil change, so......<p>Scott M.
Laser Red/Onyx S4
APR Stage1
UUC short shifter
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08-23-2000, 10:13 PM
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Re: I Have to Ask
My GIAC chip worked it's way loose (it's socketed) and my car wouldn't start.
I didn't consider a chip problem, so I had the car towed to the dealer. Not only were they incapable of diagnosing the problem, they didn't have a clue about chipping (during towing, the chip had managed to get connected enough for the car to start again).
After I wised up (duh! the chip), I did a temporary fix myself (duct tape and styro peanuts). Then I took it back to DynoSpot, who fixed it better (fat foam tape).
In short: don't worry about it. Really. Stealers who know we chip are generally friendly about it. Stealers without clues are exactly that.
I didn't consider a chip problem, so I had the car towed to the dealer. Not only were they incapable of diagnosing the problem, they didn't have a clue about chipping (during towing, the chip had managed to get connected enough for the car to start again).
After I wised up (duh! the chip), I did a temporary fix myself (duct tape and styro peanuts). Then I took it back to DynoSpot, who fixed it better (fat foam tape).
In short: don't worry about it. Really. Stealers who know we chip are generally friendly about it. Stealers without clues are exactly that.
01-10-2018, 04:07 PM
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This is my first post ever on this site. Not sure why as I bought the car in October of 1999. Thought you all would get a kick out of this. Funny I have to install new coil packs and popped back on the forum to search how and then got a bit nastalgic and started looking through old posts. Anyway I’m outraged at the poor build quality of this car. 18 years and I have to shell out 300 bucks for coils and plugs.
01-17-2018, 04:43 PM
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SHAME about those failed coils 
Hey- Nice to see an original owner still around..Gotta love these auto's- built like a brick sh_t-house with little access to work on them
PS- Mine's a Sept'99 build date (SN 47 ) that I picked up in November of '99
Hey- Nice to see an original owner still around..Gotta love these auto's- built like a brick sh_t-house with little access to work on them
PS- Mine's a Sept'99 build date (SN 47 ) that I picked up in November of '99
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Wow that is great, very nice to see an original owner here. Mine was built in July 99 and picked it up in October of 99. Its had a MTM chip in it since since the summer of 2000. Original turbos still fine. I've had a bit of renewed interest in it. It doesn't get driven much now, only 84k on the clock. I recently sold my daily driver as I have a company vehicle again. Last night the fact my lumbar support quick working on the drivers seat I pull the seat the apart and found a short to the motor. Man I love working on this thing. If the weather cooperates this weekend full clay bar detail is planned.
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