Analysis of a "chip" mod

[Ameer Antar]

just another reason to this myself. That way I know what's in there. Isn't 
that why the quattro list is here in the first place? to help each other 
out fix audi problems ourselves. DIY=KWYG [Know what you get].

-ameer


At 02:01 PM 11/3/00, you wrote:
>I just thought I'd pass along something I saw today ... I got a MAC-11C
>which has a mod which I understand was done by one of the widely known
>vendors.  When I opened up the box I found a poorly installed R-Z mod on the
>pressure sensor ... and a socketed chip ... upon further investigation the
>chip that was installed in the socket was a PROM (i.e. not eraseable) and
>had a label of "MAC-11C" laser etched into the device package.  It certainly
>appeared that the PROM had the protective coating that is normally sprayed
>on the MAC-11.  It certainly appears that the stock chip was pulled and
>stuck into a socket!
>
>Since I don't know for sure who really did the mod I won't mention any
>names... just thought I'd pass the tidbit along ... anyone looking to get
>"chip modded" ECUs really should make sure they know what they are getting
>for their $$$ ...
>
>Steve Buchholz
>San Jose, CA (USA)