DP Tuner F5
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From: Newport, WA
Thanks, Diane. I couldn't find those before. Thanks, everyone!
Barry what was wrong was I had the chip upside-down.
Now I just need a few more spare minutes to install it. Today was the first time I had a few spare minutes in a long time. It'll probably be Saturday night by the time I get to try again.
Barry what was wrong was I had the chip upside-down.
Now I just need a few more spare minutes to install it. Today was the first time I had a few spare minutes in a long time. It'll probably be Saturday night by the time I get to try again.
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From: Lancaster, Pa.
Mike the install was started in TN just didn't work out quite right. Now if I'd had more time Sunday and didn't have a nosy, concerned parent in the truck for 13+ hours it'd be done. We already got the hole cut out and everything we just couldn't get the chip to seat right.
Nice pic Barry. The hole I drilled is right in the front, straight out so no bending of the cable, not that there's a difference, its all good just wanted it straight out for my application.
I need to get a pic of mine for future reference..
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From: Knoxville, TN
Exactly what I did when I installed my DP.
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From: Bend, OR
OMG... I would kill myself if I had to pull that plastic everytime I wanted to swap chips or change something... I have had the whole back of the PCM cut out for over 4 years, no tape holding the chip... Never one issue.
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
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From: BLT, MN
No way I would run the wire out the back of the PCM housing. I use that as a foot rest. I would be mashing those wires all the time.
I don't think the instructions for the no start are a big deal. NO way to do anything without the key is there?
I don't think the instructions for the no start are a big deal. NO way to do anything without the key is there?
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From: Bend, OR
Thats why there is no dust and dirt in my cab...
...LOL
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From: Wallingford, CT
Finally got a few minutes to work on it today. Ran the wire and put the switch in today. Put the chip on and double check everything. Put the keys in the ignition and try to start. Switcher doesn't light up. Cranks and cranks, but won't start. So I pull the keys and pull the chip. Starts up and I drive back through town. Get to a parking lot and think hmm maybe the LEDs on the switcher aren't working. Reinstall and turn the ignition on. I hit the + button a couple times and tried to start. Cranks, but won't start. Pull the chip again and drive home without it in.
So here's my thought: Could the switcher be broken and the chip doesn't see it so it just stays in no-start?
So here's my thought: Could the switcher be broken and the chip doesn't see it so it just stays in no-start?
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From: Wallingford, CT
Nope. No light up on the switch. Not a single thing. And I tried just pressing the + to get it to a different tune and no positive result.