Install of TMO chip

[UndergroundR32]

Does anyone know of a VFAQ that gives instructions on installing a TMO stage 3 chip onto a 91-94 or 90 ECU? I am having trouble finding an ECU quipped with one (suprise surprise) and it is a bit expensive to pay 100+ for a chip used, then another 2 or 300 for an ecu, then 300 to have TMO socket it into the computer. I see my only other option as DIY. Can someone offer another option?

 

[DrZiplok]

Jeff Oberholtzer, [email protected].

Depending on what you want, his low-rent chip may be all you need, and he does other ECU repairs as well.

I've never seen his work or met the guy, but folks on the DSM-ECU list seem to like him.

 

[steve]

If you already have a TMO EPROM and a EPROM ECU any reputable electronics repair facility can desolder the existing EPROM and solder in a new socket. Make sure they use a new machined pin socket so the new EPROM doesn't vibrate loose over time. I wouldn't suggest DIY unless you have experence doing component level repair.

Steve

 

[UndergroundR32]

Dr. Ziplok... Thanks, i'll contact him.

 

[nukefission]

If you're at all handy with a soldering iron you can do it yourself. I did mine with soldering and desoldering irons in about ten minutes. This was about a year ago and it's worked great since.

 

[greathuskie]

what exactly do these chips do?

 

[UndergroundR32]

Give your car super powers... JK Check them out. www.tmo.com

 

[DrZiplok]

Jeff's flogging his chips on eBay, see http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item=2404197134 for a fairly honest description of what his does.

 

[steve]

Sounds like he might be willing to socket your ECU for $30 if you ask nice.

Steve

 

[UndergroundR32]

I shot him an E-Mail. The chip he is selling doesn't reset the rev limiter, so it's not of much use to me.

 

[UndergroundR32]

I shot him an E-Mail. The chip he is selling doesn't reset the rev limiter, so it's not of much use to me.

 

[beeztsi]

just go to a tv repair shop, they can usually do it for like 20 bucks