using a TS chip without a selector switch
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using a TS chip without a selector switch
Just as the title suggests. Has anyone tried running a TS chip with no selector switch connected to the chip at all?
I've heard that you can unplug the switch and the chip will stay in whatever position it was in when the switch was pulled out and run fine. I just need confirmation it works.
I need to pull my chip out and swap into Cody's truck to help diagnose some issues, but I don't want to pull my selector out of the instrument bezel b/c the bezel is already broken and will probably not go back on if I pull the bezel out again. Anyways.. if anyone knows if the chip works or not without the selector, I'd appreciate the verification before I waste time finding out.
I've heard that you can unplug the switch and the chip will stay in whatever position it was in when the switch was pulled out and run fine. I just need confirmation it works.
I need to pull my chip out and swap into Cody's truck to help diagnose some issues, but I don't want to pull my selector out of the instrument bezel b/c the bezel is already broken and will probably not go back on if I pull the bezel out again. Anyways.. if anyone knows if the chip works or not without the selector, I'd appreciate the verification before I waste time finding out.
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Well, I have a tune on a TS chip in my E99 that only has one tune and no selector switch. I also have 4 tunes in a chip in my 97 that when I go past the 4th position, it holds to the last tune (4th position) programed in the switch. Not exactly the answer to your specific question though.
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It's been forever since I had this talk with one of the tuners but I thought without a switcher it would default to tune #1.
It should work fine in his truck Travis but as to what tune it will be on is anyone's guess right now. Have you tried emailing one of the tuners to ask?
It should work fine in his truck Travis but as to what tune it will be on is anyone's guess right now. Have you tried emailing one of the tuners to ask?
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Not yet. I will try to this week. Hell Brian may know, I have to call him again this week anyways. If it defaults to tune #1 thats not going to work.. I need to run either my street tune, heavy tow tune, or drag tune in his truck. Those are position 3,4, and 5. Lol
On a side note. If anyone has a selector switch you either don't want or want to let me borrow for a week or so, let me know. I'd appreciate it.
On a side note. If anyone has a selector switch you either don't want or want to let me borrow for a week or so, let me know. I'd appreciate it.
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From: Braham MN
On edit...Just went and looked at a couple I had in the tool box. The 4 pos. has 3 wires to the switch and the 6 position has 7 wires to the switch, so I think a 6 pos chip needs to be hooked up to the switch to work.
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Chase and Diesel Rod are correct. Without a switch, it defaults to the #1 tune. I need to order a new spare switch ASAP.
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Unless you want to play with different positions, just put your tune you want on #1.
Let me know Travis where you get another switch, I also want an extra.
Let me know Travis where you get another switch, I also want an extra.
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From: Newport, WA
Would you do me a favor, and please let my wife know that I can, in fact, be right?
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She sent me a pic back giving me "the look".. LOL