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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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can dead chip be reprogrammed?

I bought a diablosport chip many moons ago, and about a year ago it stopped working. I put the chip in and the truck won't start. Take it out and it starts. Put it back in, truck won't start. Etc, etc.

Can the chip be reprogrammed to fix this? Or would I have to buy a brand new chip?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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Likely the chip is dead. If you bought it from an authorized dealer such as MotorHaven, and not used, it has a lifetime warranty and can be swapped out for free.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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I actually just remember something that might be of great importance. I had to have the computer replaced in the truck not too long ago. I'm guessing the computer calibration code might be different now? If so, would the chip be able to be reprogrammed for the new calibration code?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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Yes, the chip can be reprogrammed for the new calibration code, provided Diablo has a read for it. Need to know the calibration id through.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Hey there MotorHaven Guy.......I like this
 
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