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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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What exactly does it mean, internal control module memory check sim error 001 upper limit exceded. And how to clear used my VagCom to read code
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Default Checksum error. Your code has detected you've been chipped...m..

with aftermarket tables. You can clear the code with a VAG, but it may eventually return.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Do you have a B5? That is a somewhat common ECU fault with chipped B5's.
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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APR software? Give them a call and have them fix.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Joe Hoppen/MTM is taking care of the problem. Thanks for the input.
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