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11-07-2005, 02:15 PM
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Clio 182 CUP!
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Well, after reading about people getting their ECU reflashed etc... i was just wondering that if i was to get my Powerchip, would this eliminate the ECU problems? (ie, would the chip replace the ECU?)
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11-07-2005, 02:35 PM
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As far as I am aware chips piggyback the ECU. So the ECU still controls a fair bit, but the Chip just changes a few settings that the ECU sends to the car etc. It may help fix problems but Id sort them out before getting the chip, otherwise it might either make them worse (unlikely but still possible), or be a waste of money.
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11-07-2005, 02:40 PM
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Clio 182 CUP!
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Well, as yet i havent had any ECU problems and ive just done 11500km... whereas other ppl have had problems. Which is why im asking... cause if i was to get the chip, i dont want ECU problems
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11-07-2005, 02:49 PM
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Wait till your next service and get any flashes/updates that are available. If you add a chip they wont touch the ECU at all and you'll miss out on them.
Thats actually why I was looking at DiabloSport Deltachip, because you cant tell its there and you can turn it off so the service guys would never know.
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11-07-2005, 02:50 PM
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11-07-2005, 02:58 PM
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11-07-2005, 03:13 PM
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11-07-2005, 04:20 PM
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Ask them to do it cheaper because it's a first off. If they want the business they should be able to do it cheaper to get the experience.
Yes Im a cheaparse I know.
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11-07-2005, 11:42 PM
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12-07-2005, 02:31 PM
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Do Powerchip actually have a chip for it? I ask as they don't list one at all? 85kw would be pretty good for a Fiesta! I'd get one.
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12-07-2005, 02:58 PM
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14-07-2005, 11:15 AM
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Keep us posted if you do get the chip.
I am thinking of getting one as well and also fitting a K&N panel filter in the standard airbox. Hopefuly that may increase the power a bit more, will have to see. Cheers Jason
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14-07-2005, 10:24 PM
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Rollin
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well my car ed up yesterday, eac error lost all power engine was reving erraticly between idle and 14000rpm had to pull over then turn it off then on and was fine
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Dodgy ford ECU...
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