Powerchip fitting guide (RS2000 MK6)
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Powerchip fitting guide (RS2000 MK6)
This guide applies to a RS2K MK6, but i asume is similar for other models.
First, you need one of these. I got this for £60 which i thought was
a very good price. Ebay sell them for £95, some forums might have them for sale aswell.
Important Make sure it has the correct code or your ECU. Mine is a AFAR ecu, so i needed a powerchip/superchip programmed for that.Also, disconnect battery
before starting, so that you can reset the ecu with the chip fitted
The ECU is located in the passenger side footwell. Easy to access and
the following pictures will show the process
To remove the ECU, pull forward and it unclips out
At the oppisite end of the wiring connecter is where the chip plugs into.
So remove the cover, and there we can see the connection where the chip plugs into. Give this a bit of a wipe to remove excess paste.
Then plug the chip into it
I used a bit of tape to secure it in place, not really needed though
To fit the ECU back into its cradle you will need to remove one of the clips, so take out the cradle, which is held in place by 3 plastic nuts
Then refit everything back together
Then start the car and go for a drive.
If it does n't start or runs rough, check that the chip is fitted properly
and maybe remove some more paste on the contacts.
I found on mine there was a very noticable difference, it feels smoother
and seems to pull a lot better.
So i am very happy.
First, you need one of these. I got this for £60 which i thought was
a very good price. Ebay sell them for £95, some forums might have them for sale aswell.
Important Make sure it has the correct code or your ECU. Mine is a AFAR ecu, so i needed a powerchip/superchip programmed for that.Also, disconnect battery
before starting, so that you can reset the ecu with the chip fitted
The ECU is located in the passenger side footwell. Easy to access and
the following pictures will show the process
To remove the ECU, pull forward and it unclips out
At the oppisite end of the wiring connecter is where the chip plugs into.
So remove the cover, and there we can see the connection where the chip plugs into. Give this a bit of a wipe to remove excess paste.
Then plug the chip into it
I used a bit of tape to secure it in place, not really needed though
To fit the ECU back into its cradle you will need to remove one of the clips, so take out the cradle, which is held in place by 3 plastic nuts
Then refit everything back together
Then start the car and go for a drive.
If it does n't start or runs rough, check that the chip is fitted properly
and maybe remove some more paste on the contacts.
I found on mine there was a very noticable difference, it feels smoother
and seems to pull a lot better.
So i am very happy.
Last edited by trev27; 25-03-2009 at 09:49 PM.
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thanks for the reply yeah ill make sure of that before i look for one, im actually thinking that it mite have one because ive never hit the limiter in the car in the year i have owned it???!!!! mmmmm god knows
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Just route the cable through from inside the car through the wiring plug into the door.
Attach to speakers at one end and amp/headunit at the other.
Its an easy job mate, honest LOL
Attach to speakers at one end and amp/headunit at the other.
Its an easy job mate, honest LOL
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Can i ask where on the ecu i can identify what ecu i have? And do you know what kind of power gain you got in bhp an torque? I know its not the biggest and cleverest mod but out is betta than nout. Cheers
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Hi Spoon,
Look back at earlier pics, there isa pic with ECU code near top clearly visible. AFAR. should also have some letters/numbers to identify it.
Gains are usually 10bhp/20nm torque dependant on where you get your chip/module from.
Hope that helps you mate.
Steve
Look back at earlier pics, there isa pic with ECU code near top clearly visible. AFAR. should also have some letters/numbers to identify it.
Gains are usually 10bhp/20nm torque dependant on where you get your chip/module from.
Hope that helps you mate.
Steve
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