Need a turbo chip

[Cupholder Zealot]

Hi,

I need a turbo chip. I have now received 3 from TCD, and none of them work.

I have a 24 pin ECU, 059. The ECU works fine with the OEM chip, but I get nothing with the TCD chip.

Thanks!

Kamal

[Duke]

What the hell is "I get nothing"?

[Cupholder Zealot]

It means no spark...no start. Of course, the motor cranks fine, but just won't start. No spark evident from the spark plug wires...

Same issue with 3 different chips, though the OEM chip continues to work in the same ECU.

[T_C_D]

Kamal,

You don't need to post for help. All you have to do is call me.

Todd

[Cupholder Zealot]

I hear you Todd, and you have been super responsive throyghout the entire build, but I'm ready for a backup plan in case more chips keep not working in this particular ECU such as someone who has a chipped ECU they'll loan me, sell me, etc. but I'll definitely stay put until the next batch arrives.

Kamal

[9mil]

Wow- as frustrating as this is... Chips ain't stock and issues happen. Work with him - your backup is way more $.... My guess to why you posted this.

[cvillebimmer]

Will it start with the stock chip?

[mooseheadm5]

From what he says, yes it runs on the stock chip.

Silly question, but I have to throw this out there. Are you sure you are installing the TCD chip in the correct orientation?

[cvillebimmer]

Are you sure you are installing the TCD chip in the correct orientation?

That was my next question. Apologies OP, I misread your initial post.

[Cupholder Zealot]

I am working closely with Todd, who has been a superstar with his responsive help throughout the last week of installing. I think we had about 200 emails!

More chips are on the way, but if it the problem persists, I'm ready to open the issue up...in case someone else has had such a problem. Perhaps it's something subtle on my end...or maybe there's an odd run of ECUs that presents an incompatibility.

I am definitely interested in buying an extra 24 pin ECU though, if anyone has one.

But yes, the chips are oriented right, the original chip works, and there's only a problem when the turbo chip is in.

Next update this weekend when some freshly burned chips arrive.

Thanks again to Todd, and the kit is awesome! Perhaps I just need to go MS.

[davidu]

i installed a tcd chip in a 179 ecu with no issues, good luck with the new chip,did you reverse chip oreintation and see if it would try to start, just wondering

[Cupholder Zealot]

Arrived back home from a couple days of skiing to the freshly burned TCD chip that Todd sent out.

With major trepidation, I installed it....hooked up the battery....pushed the key into the ignition...turned it ever so slowly.......



IT WORKED!!

Now on to smaller problems...like planning for an intercooler, EGT gauge, and a little more boost. YAY!!!

I'll be finalizing the install pics and post for those interested in looking at the final product, and a video that will start to show my tuning with my boost gauge, AFR gauge, and tach.

A quick question...how does Megasquirt determine the cylinder pressure Kpa?

Thanks so much to Todd for a great turbo kit, and all the support. Who knew a I-6 could be a muscle car?? lololol

[T_C_D]

That's great news! I discovered the problem before burning the new set of chips. The chips say Intel on them but are actually made by NEC. The programmer needs to know which chip it is burning to do it properly.