DP Tuner cutting out
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Laughing Gas
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DP Tuner cutting out
Well I've had problems with my DP cutting out here and there since j got it. I love the chip. The power it delivers. And the simplicity of the system. So rather then ditching the chip I've been slowing trying to resolve the issue.
1) checked all connections at PCM between chip and wires, and wire and switch. All good. No improvement.
2) ditchted the HID lights. slight improvement.
3) today I got my new rotart switch and 4ft cord for my tuner. And put them in. (Because I read somebody else had a cord that was kinked and bent causing them problems ) it seems to be more responsive , and smooth when I switch my settings.
Also the old cord I had ferrite beads on it, 4 of them. The new cord seemingly has some sort of power surge protectors built in on each end. So I didn't place the ferrite mess on it. Will keep y'all updated on how things go. And will post pics of my old cord and some concerning areas that looked kiinked and bent
1) checked all connections at PCM between chip and wires, and wire and switch. All good. No improvement.
2) ditchted the HID lights. slight improvement.
3) today I got my new rotart switch and 4ft cord for my tuner. And put them in. (Because I read somebody else had a cord that was kinked and bent causing them problems ) it seems to be more responsive , and smooth when I switch my settings.
Also the old cord I had ferrite beads on it, 4 of them. The new cord seemingly has some sort of power surge protectors built in on each end. So I didn't place the ferrite mess on it. Will keep y'all updated on how things go. And will post pics of my old cord and some concerning areas that looked kiinked and bent
It's a Van Gogh
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Elk Grove, CA
Even the middle "clean" pic is not too good, what with crumbs of silicone here and there. Safest way is scraping off all the gunk with your fingernail since your nail is harder than the gunk but softer than the solder. That takes time and your fingers get sore. I think most folks use a scotchbrite pad or similar then get too enthusiastic and make a problem for themselves by scraping off the solder. Wipe down with alcohol at the end. Also observe the female side, the connections inside the chip, they can be distorted by repeated removal. All this can prevent a clean solid electrical connection and result in your symptoms.
Could be half a dozen other things too, but this is common and easy to check.
Could be half a dozen other things too, but this is common and easy to check.
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have you ever contacted DP for help resolving the issue?
the staff at DP will do everything they can to help you resolve issues.
the staff at DP will do everything they can to help you resolve issues.
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Laughing Gas
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From: idaho
Well. So far so good. No hiccups. I think the new cord helped and the new switch . May have been kinked and screwed up. Anyways what used to happen was when it was cold and I started truck on high setting and went to switch it to stock it would cut out. Or visa versa. So anyway I start it cold now and switch it , engine hasn't cut out yet.
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Laughing Gas
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From: idaho
Yes. They have been helpful , and they suggested checking connections multiple times which I did and nothing worked.
So I ditched the HIDs. And gutted my old cord and switch for new ones
So I ditched the HIDs. And gutted my old cord and switch for new ones
Lead Driver
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From: Hampton, Maryland.
Please do NOT start it cold in high idle setting right off the bat. You need to let it warm the oil a little bit first, then you can go to high idle after a little while. If you go to high idle right off, you are causing a LOT more wear.
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