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Jul 7, 2006 | 01:55 PM

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Got my Giac reflashed >>

I'm hoping that it will solve a boost issue I've been trying to figure out. Haven't been able to test it much yet though. I originally got the chip flashed about a year ago. Giac has an update which I got too...but what does the update mean? Why do it? Is it just different code that does that same thing? Why have an update at all?

Jul 7, 2006 | 01:57 PM

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An update...>

Fixes the earlier screw-ups (usually)...:-)

Jul 7, 2006 | 01:57 PM

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What kind of screw ups?

If it was really THAT screwed up, the chip wouldn't work causing the car not to start.

Jul 7, 2006 | 01:59 PM

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Software can create unforseen problems, degrade or become obsolete. I suspect that

GIAC tests routinely and found a "Better" data string.

I wouldn't worry about it, unless you engine takes a dump ;-D.

Jul 7, 2006 | 02:00 PM

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Okay, I'll buy that. And I did! HA!

Jul 7, 2006 | 04:38 PM

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Just minor programming glitches usually...

Nothing serious..Back in the early days GIAC used to have about a revision a week on some of the VW applications....

Jul 7, 2006 | 05:02 PM

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the most recent update

was supposed to make the car smoother in the higher rpms i think....

the hose repair with GOOD clamps seems to have eliminated my overboost issue..i'll keep my fingers crossed for you too!