How do I know if I'm chipped?

helievacpilot · #1 (**permalink**) 01-28-2012, 05:56 PM

Just bought a 96 quad-cab dually. It belonged to lady's deceased husband, and she didn't know much about it. In the paperwork with the truck was a manual for a chip from US Gear? How can I tell if it's in there?
Thanks - Bill

ToMang07 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-28-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by helievacpilot

Just bought a 96 quad-cab dually. It belonged to lady's deceased husband, and she didn't know much about it. In the paperwork with the truck was a manual for a chip from US Gear? How can I tell if it's in there?
Thanks - Bill

If it is chipped, there will be a computer-style chip sticking out of the PCM, usually with a wire attached to it.

The PCM is under the dash, just to the right of the e-brake assembly. DO NOT mess with it while the keys are in the ignition!

helievacpilot · #3 (**permalink**) 01-29-2012, 02:27 AM

Thanks, I'll check it out.
- Bill

elrojo63 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-29-2012, 08:44 AM

from US gear?? dont they make the gear vendor? Didn't think they made any sort of performance chips

helievacpilot · #5 (**permalink**) 01-29-2012, 03:20 PM

I guess, back in the day, they did. Also discovered that there is a US gear dual range tranny in it. Looks like it may have all been done at the same time. I still can't identify the PCM. The only box that it looks like under the dash doesn't have anything resembling the OBD2 port. I will have to spend more time looking.
- Bill

ToMang07 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-29-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by helievacpilot

I guess, back in the day, they did. Also discovered that there is a US gear dual range tranny in it. Looks like it may have all been done at the same time. I still can't identify the PCM. The only box that it looks like under the dash doesn't have anything resembling the OBD2 port. I will have to spend more time looking.
- Bill

Not sure how much applies to the OBS trucks VS. Superduty.... but here's a video that walks you through the removal of the PCM and the install of a chip.

Video - DP-Tuner Install

***WD40*** · #7 (**permalink**) 01-29-2012, 03:32 PM

US Gear made trucks fun to drive if pulling a big RV.
Doug

**terryknight** · #8 (**permalink**) 01-29-2012, 03:45 PM

there are 3 bolts holding the e brake assembly on. Remove them pull the assembly out and lay it down behind it you will see the PCM up by the firewall. there will be a chip in the middle of it if you have one.