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Leonv

Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #1

id like to remap my ecu but i want to buy the equipment myself i understand the ecu requires a different internal chip are there any links on the procedure

 

brian47

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #2

There's a bit more to remapping a Td5 engine than just changing a chip!

 

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Leonv

Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #3

I know that you can buy the equipment cheap enough and the map is £75 from mychiptuningfiles

 

1988smithy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #4

Pre 2002 needs the chip replacing, later ones can be remapped through the obd port.

You really would be better off spending your money on a remap from a reputable tuning company

 

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Leonv

Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #5

I’m in the motor the last thing I want to do is put money in somebody else’s pocket when it involves a motor

 

1988smithy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #6

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Leonv said:

I’m in the motor the last thing I want to do is put money in somebody else’s pocket when it involves a motor

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What year is your disco?

 

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Leonv

Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #7

2000

 

1988smithy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #8

No idea then mate I don't know of any info regarding changing the chip. Where do you even get the new chip from?

 

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Leonv

Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #9

I’d assume somewhere like maplin

 

brian47

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #10

Whatever you decide or manage to do, I would be sure to keep Mike's (from Dynachip) telephone number close at hand.

 

1988smithy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #11

So just load your map with the software and solder it in place I assume?

 

brian47

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #12

1988smithy said:

So just load your map with the software and solder it in place I assume?

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I assume the OP is in the motor trade, so presumably he doesn't have access to an ESD safe workstation or suitably sized ESD safe tools.
If it was that easy, why do so many members enlist the assistance of people like Mike?

 

Shimsteriom

Master Procrastinator

• Dec 23, 2017

• #13

Does the old ECU use SMT or do the chips have legs?

 

1988smithy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2017

• #14

brian47 said:

I assume the OP is in the motor trade, so presumably he doesn't have access to an ESD safe workstation or suitably sized ESD safe tools.

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Well yeah, it all starts getting complicated doesn't it

 

1988smithy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 24, 2017

• #15

Shimsteriom said:

Does the old ECU use SMT or do the chips have legs?

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I think the old chip has legs and the likes of alive tuning solder an SMT mount in for the new chip. Above me really all this

 

Shimsteriom

Master Procrastinator

• Dec 24, 2017

• #16

I hope the OP is handy with a fine tipped soldering iron then!

 

1988smithy

Well-Known Member

• Dec 24, 2017

• #17

Unless you're going to get a set up with a view to doing your own vehicle and then making money doing clients I really can't see the point in doing it as what sounds like a feasability exercise, with no offence meant

 

Shimsteriom

Master Procrastinator

• Dec 24, 2017

• #18

I agree. By using someone like Mike at Dynachip, he'll be there with you to help sort out any problems.

 

brian47

Well-Known Member

• Dec 24, 2017

• #19

Shimsteriom said:

I hope the OP is handy with a fine tipped soldering iron then!

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I would have to think twice about doing it, and I do have access to an ESD safe workshop, the proper tools, solder removal iron, etc., and forty plus years of electronics experience!