Nigel Tracey
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Lausanne
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Is it possible to simply replace the chip DIY style without further complex work ? Even if it only brings half the improvement of the full professional service service it woud be useful for non UK based D3'ers (new word?) Reckon my dealer would be a bit confused though... Mrs Jones ? We've come for your Liver
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 18th Nov 2006 11:32 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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A "chip" no longer involves changing the processor or memory in an engine ECU as the majority are Flash based and can be reprogrammed with new software/maps rather than being replaced. However the phrase "chipping" has stuck!
There are some DIY handheld programmers on the market for petrol cars which use the onboard diagnostic port, however I'm not sure if anything like this is being developed for the D3?
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| 19th Nov 2006 12:02 am |
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Gurvan
Member Since: 02 Jan 2005
Location: Germany... Not far from both the US and Hard German rock...
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I would not even start contemplating the legal aspect of such a tool... Would probably be illegal in some countries as being akin to reverse-engineering...
Now, that would be very nice to be able to use a PDA to be able to flash a chip onboard the car using the Onboard Diagnostic Port. I am not sure if that would be feasible though... Georgia On My Mind...
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| 19th Nov 2006 5:32 am |
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