TS chip problem

[fyreman]

Well, I did the research on the install, followed the instructions, and still have a problem.
I cleaned the rubbery coating from the contact area with lacquer thinner, a scotchbrite pad, and the really fine file on my leatherman. Installed the chip as per the directions, and the check engine light came on. It didn't immediately come on. After I let it reach normal operating temp., I gave it some gas and it came on. I shut the truck down and restarted it. It immediately began to surge, surge, surge. And the light came on.

I took it back out and cleaned the contact area again just to be sure that wasn't it. I reinstalled it and the surging stopped, but as before at idle it didn't come on but after a rev or two the light came back on.

Any ideas? Could it be the chip program and my stock computer program don't jive?

Anyone? Anyone?

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by fyreman

Well, I did the research on the install, followed the instructions, and still have a problem.
I cleaned the rubbery coating from the contact area with lacquer thinner, a scotchbrite pad, and the really fine file on my leatherman. Installed the chip as per the directions, and the check engine light came on. It didn't immediately come on. After I let it reach normal operating temp., I gave it some gas and it came on. I shut the truck down and restarted it. It immediately began to surge, surge, surge. And the light came on.

I took it back out and cleaned the contact area again just to be sure that wasn't it. I reinstalled it and the surging stopped, but as before at idle it didn't come on but after a rev or two the light came back on.

Any ideas? Could it be the chip program and my stock computer program don't jive?

Anyone? Anyone?

Is it fine in the stock configuration?? and have you had a chance to check just what the code is??

[fyreman]

Hey Marc...In the stock mode after I reved it the light came on. I don't know how to check the code, I'm at work today.

[mschn99]

is the problem in gear, or just in park? and have you actually driven it to see if and what it does??

[fyreman]

I have just tried it in park. I'm at work and can't drive anywhere but in the parking lot. Should I try driving it in the parking lot? Will it hurt anything?

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by fyreman

I have just tried it in park. I'm at work and can't drive anywhere but in the parking lot. Should I try driving it in the parking lot? Will it hurt anything?

it shouldnt hurt anything......has anyone else here experienced a CEL when revving it up in part?? Dave, i see your watchin the thread??? I really cant tell you much more without the code.....

[bry03]

It is possable that the chip is burned to the wrong year, and it wont run right just a possibilty?

[super_stroke]

never had a light except for to much boost. i dont think the truck would have even started if the chip was for the wrong year/ computer code.

[fyreman]

I took it out and called Nathan. Waiting for him to return my call.
Thanks for ya'lls input.

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I just wanna !!

[ndurbin]

Originally Posted by fyreman

I took it out and called Nathan. Waiting for him to return my call.
Thanks for ya'lls input.

This site ROCKS!!

I just wanna !!

I got your call but I was a bit busy all day.

Do me a favor. Pull the computer code just so I can verify I have it burned right. Also on the inside of the box lid should be the code I burned it to, shoot that one to me also if I don't talk to ya before then.