How many people get a spare ECU when chipping?
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Re: How many people get a spare ECU when chipping? (ColeMan)
I haven't heard of too many, boy I wish I had the spare $400 or whatever they cost. Best way to protect your warranty, but if they want to void it they'll find a way.
edit: I prefer the bring the VW service advisors some beer evey now and then method.
[Modified by smd3, 9:45 PM 8-5-2002]
I haven't heard of too many, boy I wish I had the spare $400 or whatever they cost. Best way to protect your warranty, but if they want to void it they'll find a way.
edit: I prefer the bring the VW service advisors some beer evey now and then method.
[Modified by smd3, 9:45 PM 8-5-2002]
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Re: How many people get a spare ECU when chipping? (ColeMan)
I didn't but it probably the safest way to maintain your warranty, but it's an expensive option.
I didn't but it probably the safest way to maintain your warranty, but it's an expensive option.
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Re: How many people get a spare ECU when chipping? (wsaenotsock)
i did i have a spare one.
i did i have a spare one.
Re: How many people get a spare ECU when chipping? (ColeMan)
I opted for the apr switchable program. Its cheapter than 2 ecu's. After bringing my car into the dealer for routine maintenence(oil, window regualtors, ect), I found it makes me feel more at ease, that they wont take my car for a test drive cause its so fast .
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Other than that, switchable is good for valet. The bonus is that its switchable on the fly. Downside is if the dealer cracks open the ecu, they will notice it.
I opted for the apr switchable program. Its cheapter than 2 ecu's. After bringing my car into the dealer for routine maintenence(oil, window regualtors, ect), I found it makes me feel more at ease, that they wont take my car for a test drive cause its so fast .
Re: How many people get a spare ECU when chipping? (ColeMan)
if you have a chip in, and they want to find a way to void your warranty (ie you blew your engine, turbo, or tranny, etc) because they dont want to deal with the work, then they will find your chip. they'll start looking for aftermarket DVs and chips. switchable APR or socketed GIAC, i dont think it matters.
if you are a patient person, you can always forego the spare ECU until something really goes wrong, THEN buy one.
also, if you plan on doing ANY other mod (exhaust, DV, inlet pipe, etc) then i'd reckon the spare ECU does you jack. unless you plan on taking the exhaust off when you go to the dealer. i think anything that gives the car more power than designed with gives the dealer the power to kill your warranty.
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sucks huh?
i bought a spare ECU, and in retrospect, i'd say it was a waste (if i werent having it tuned right now).
if you have a chip in, and they want to find a way to void your warranty (ie you blew your engine, turbo, or tranny, etc) because they dont want to deal with the work, then they will find your chip. they'll start looking for aftermarket DVs and chips. switchable APR or socketed GIAC, i dont think it matters.
if you are a patient person, you can always forego the spare ECU until something really goes wrong, THEN buy one.
also, if you plan on doing ANY other mod (exhaust, DV, inlet pipe, etc) then i'd reckon the spare ECU does you jack. unless you plan on taking the exhaust off when you go to the dealer. i think anything that gives the car more power than designed with gives the dealer the power to kill your warranty.
i bought a spare ECU, and in retrospect, i'd say it was a waste (if i werent having it tuned right now).
Re: How many people get a spare ECU when chipping? (ColeMan)
I bought a spare ECU after my socket failed me
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Cheap insurance - you can find them for $150-200 at http://www.car-part.com
I bought a spare ECU after my socket failed me
Cheap insurance - you can find them for $150-200 at http://www.car-part.com
Re: How many people get a spare ECU when chipping? ([email protected])
I got APR with the spare ECU because I'm paranoid. I switch it to the stock program when going in for routine maintenence, but if something serious happens, the stock ECU will go back in.
I got APR with the spare ECU because I'm paranoid. I switch it to the stock program when going in for routine maintenence, but if something serious happens, the stock ECU will go back in.
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Re: How many people get a spare ECU when chipping? ([email protected])
quote:[HR][/HR]I bought a spare ECU after my socket failed me
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Cheap insurance - you can find them for $150-200 at http://www.car-part.com[HR][/HR]
Ditto that, I paid $165 for mine. Found it at the place listed above. Just open up your ECU box and write down the part # and shop around. Now the original is tucked away just in case. And if the socket fails you won't get stuck out in the middle of nowhere with a dead ECU and a huge tow bill.
Cheap insurance - you can find them for $150-200 at http://www.car-part.com[HR][/HR]
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