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Connectors for Tuning Box
« on: 26 February 2010, 07:49:34 »
Hi All
Can anyone describe or show photos of where a tuning box connects to on the 2.5td with air meter? The one I am thinking of getting has 4 connectors (ie in series in two cable runs) but i cant see where it would connect.
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Re: Connectors for Tuning Box
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2010, 07:50:54 »
Tuning boxes not recommended here.

getting it chipped however, is highly recommended....

see this thread for details..

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1263549347/all
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« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2010, 12:03:19 »
Agreed. Don't bother with a tuning box.

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Re: Connectors for Tuning Box
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2010, 13:27:23 »
ok advice taken.
where can i get a chip (and socket if req) from?
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« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2010, 14:25:41 »
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ok advice taken.
where can i get a chip (and socket if req) from?


Send a PM to TheBoy here, he will pass you the details of the supplier  :y
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« Reply #5 on: 26 February 2010, 18:52:09 »
OK have PM'd, thanks TheBoy for your help.
Have taken ECU apart and here is a pic for info:



Good news as I have sockets for my ECUs!!  :D
Now just to get the funky chip.....more soon.
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Re: Connectors for Tuning Box
« Reply #6 on: 03 March 2010, 18:04:51 »
OK the chip man has offered me two chips: standard and aggressive. Anyone got any views on which one to choose?
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Re: Connectors for Tuning Box
« Reply #7 on: 03 March 2010, 18:11:26 »
Standard appears to be the best for drivability.

Aggressive more for track use I beleive.
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« Reply #8 on: 03 March 2010, 19:51:23 »
ah nice one bob
he has offered that I can swap any way FOC.
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« Reply #9 on: 08 March 2010, 20:23:47 »
ok chip is in and working very well
what a difference. totally different car. worth the £70!
would love to try the aggressive one too! maybe someone can develope a switched chip to alternate between the std and agressive version at will?  :P
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Re: Connectors for Tuning Box
« Reply #10 on: 08 March 2010, 20:31:11 »
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ok chip is in and working very well
what a difference. totally different car. worth the £70!
would love to try the aggressive one too! maybe someone can develope a switched chip to alternate between the std and agressive version at will?  :P

How do find your fuel consumption....better/worse?
MID readings ok, or all over the place?
The reason I ask is, I think I had the wrong type of chip in mine. It's been removed for the time being.

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« Reply #11 on: 08 March 2010, 20:35:22 »
well not sure yet as its only been in 2days. plus i am driving her fairly hard atm lol
dont have MID :(  wish i knew how to upgrade!!
will monitor mpg and let you know.
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« Reply #12 on: 08 March 2010, 20:42:48 »
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well not sure yet as its only been in 2days. plus i am driving her fairly hard atm lol
dont have MID :(  wish i knew how to upgrade!!
will monitor mpg and let you know.

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Re: Connectors for Tuning Box
« Reply #13 on: 08 March 2010, 21:27:41 »
The MID is generally inaccurate after this chip upgrade, so do the calculation the old fashioned way :y
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Re: Connectors for Tuning Box
« Reply #14 on: 12 March 2010, 13:25:05 »
BTW what is the BHP and Torque for the chip i have installed?
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