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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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You can change a chip in 10 seconds?
Yes, I do it all the time.

It's no exaggeration, but the 95-97 trucks take a minute or two at the most.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Considering that Cody has stated before that he leaves his rotary **** and associated cable draped across the steering column, I can totally understand this. I can reach down behind my parking brake and pull the chip in less than 10 seconds easy. Of course, my switcher is hard-mounted so that would take a bit more time.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Considering that Cody has stated before that he leaves his rotary **** and associated cable draped across the steering column, I can totally understand this. I can reach down behind my parking brake and pull the chip in less than 10 seconds easy. Of course, my switcher is hard-mounted so that would take a bit more time.
That's about the extent of it, but I don't even HAVE a switch anymore. One tune and that's it.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by cleatus12r
Yes, I do it all the time.

It's no exaggeration, but the 95-97 trucks take a minute or two at the most.
Originally Posted by Robert6401
Considering that Cody has stated before that he leaves his rotary **** and associated cable draped across the steering column, I can totally understand this. I can reach down behind my parking brake and pull the chip in less than 10 seconds easy. Of course, my switcher is hard-mounted so that would take a bit more time.
So it's not necessary to unplug the PCM harness before pulling the chip? (I don't even look at it when the key is in, in fear of frying the PCM)
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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I saw a reference on PHP's site about being able to dim the display. Do any of you know how to do that? As it is, small planes give me a wide berth at night.

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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by grec-o-face
So it's not necessary to unplug the PCM harness before pulling the chip? (I don't even look at it when the key is in, in fear of frying the PCM)
No it's not necessary to unplug the harness. Just make sure the key isn't in the ignition.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert6401
No it's not necessary to unplug the harness. Just make sure the key isn't in the ignition.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Still want green LEDs. Don't know why they are red except they are supposed to be easier on the eyes. Would it be hard to make one with green?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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X2 on the green. Red is really fuzzy with old eyes.

Mark
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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The green was too dim to see in the daylight.

The blue was far too expensive.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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The gf surprised me with the fact that she got me the hydra for my birthday...it will be here on monday
Cody what would the hex code be for 97 auto?

Also bill said on a diffrent forum that the reason for the bottom mounted flat ribbon style wire is so that it can be mounted with out putting a hole in the dash... ribbon routed thru the crack between dash and bezel
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rat49f6
The gf surprised me with the fact that she got me the hydra for my birthday...it will be here on monday
Cody what would the hex code be for 97 auto?
If it's not a California emissions model, it would be VCAB0_02 (TDE1)

Also bill said on a diffrent forum that the reason for the bottom mounted flat ribbon style wire is so that it can be mounted with out putting a hole in the dash... ribbon routed thru the crack between dash and bezel
That's the reason I would give as well. I LOATHE drilling holes in dashes or anywhere else in view.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Cody, how do you dim the display?

Mark
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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I don't know. I don't have anything to do with the Hydra. Sorry I can't help.

I think it has something to do with holding the (-) button and then pressing the (+) button and then tapping the (-) button quickly....but that's just a guess.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Still want green LEDs.
What he said^^^
Same here!
 
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