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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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latest Superchip

How does the latest version of Superchip actually upload its parameters to the ECU? From what I understand its scanner just plugs into the OBD connection and uploads it? IF this is the case, what would keep someone from being able to do this multiple Expeditions for the price of just one?? Is it only capable of burning one prom and that's it?

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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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You got it. Superchips is right on top of that one. You upload the program onto your rig's PCM and it's there until you remove it. Hence, you can only program one at a time.

But, you can install/uninstall on your rig, then install on another anytime you want so there is some flexibility with the tuner.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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Thanks! I *thought* it sounded like a Microsoft special
 
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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Re: latest Superchip

Originally posted by themroad
How does the latest version of Superchip actually upload its parameters to the ECU? From what I understand its scanner just plugs into the OBD connection and uploads it? IF this is the case, what would keep someone from being able to do this multiple Expeditions for the price of just one?? Is it only capable of burning one prom and that's it?

dp
Can't do it.......I tried. The microtuner saves your original ECU program in memory, and the unit is VIN locked to a specific vehicle. After loading the performance program, the unit cannot tune another vehicle UNLESS it restores the first vehicle's OEM settings.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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Thread's back open - be careful with this one. Don't try to circumvent the programming security.

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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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Superchips (and DiabloSport) programmers are designed so you can't pirate their tunes.
 
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