Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2002 19:05:46 GMT From: "Magnus D" <Not.annopsaml.com> Subject: SV: 9-5 2.3L chip tuning
Hej G–ran What about the BSR step I, do you know if they are preventing the dealer from replacing the 6 800 kr program...? Just curious, donĄt want to flush my money down the drain.... /Magnus The Swede Goran Larsson <hohnopsamlid.invalid> skrev i diskussionsgruppsmeddelandet:Gs7q8J.ECAnopsamove.se... > In article <6phq7u8khses2iapnjl8ed8m4o9mae707gnopsamcom>, > Pierre-Yves Andri <andrinopsamogic.net> wrote: > > > So, I have no chance to reprogram the chip myself as soon > > as it is not removable from the print... > > It can be removed, but you need equipment for working with surface > mounted integrated circuits and know how to use it. > > > I suppose I need the Saab diagnostic tool or something > > like that. > > It can be done using a PC with the correct software and the correct > interface. A Saab dealer can upodate the software using two methods. > One is to remove the ECU and connect it to a PC. The other is to > connect the Tech II diagnostivs tool to the diagnostics port and > the Tech II will then download information about the ECU. The Tech > II is then connected to the PC and the correct software is now down- > loaded to Tech II. The Tech II is then connected to the diagnostics > port again and the ECU is upgraded. > > Before the tuners here in Sweden found out how to use the diagnostics > port they removed the Flash memory from the circuit board and > replaced it with a chip holder. Now they just attach a laptop and > download the modified software. One problem is that the next visit > to the Saab dealer may result in a new software download and all > changes are lost. :-( This can be prevented if the tuner changes > the identity of the software so it gets protected the same way as > Saab protects a 2.0 150hp from being upgraded to a 2.0 190 hp just > by a new software download. ...or 2.3 170hp to an Aero. > > > So, I think I will go and see Rica in Holland and > > ask them to do the job. And too bad for the US$ 700... > > This is just about what you have to pay here in Sweden for a > software only upgrade, 150hp -> ~210hp or 170/185hp -> ~230hp. > > There is an not so often mentioned option that may be cheaper > for the 2.3L engine. Swap the ECU with the ECU from the Aero > of the same model year. The turbo unit is different, but from > what I have heard it works rather well. > > -- > G–ran Larsson hoh AT approve DOT se
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