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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Question IAT sensor upgrade

I have just purchased an IAT sensor chip for my 2003 Ford F-150 with a 5.4L V8 my cherck engine light is on and i have checked the plug several times and the chip is in place i was told i was to get up to 30 horse out of my enigine but all ive noticed was i eat more fuel. has anyone ever had this problem.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Let me guess, eBay?

You've been had ............. remove the "30 HP chip"!
 

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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Yep, all it does is screw with the IAT sensor and make it run the truck rich, throw it out, reset the ECU and you will be all better again. If you really want a laugh open it up and see whats in this "chip".












For those that don't know it will just be a simple resistor.
 
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thanks guys
 
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