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DISCUSSION => Engine management => Topic started by: 318idol on February 15, 2010, 01:19:32 PM

Title: Chip Install How-to??
Post by: 318idol on February 15, 2010, 01:19:32 PM

Has anyone put together chip install how-to article?   I know where the DME is, but not sure how to remove it.  There's a plastic cover over it.  Tips?  

I have a new MarkD chip.  Eager to try it out.

Also, should I get a grounding strap to work in the innards?  Thanks, Gary

Title: Chip Install How-to??
Post by: RED IS 91 on February 15, 2010, 04:01:58 PM

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/JF-Tech/BMW_E30_3_Series_performance_chip_install.htm

Title: Chip Install How-to??
Post by: 318idol on February 16, 2010, 12:33:23 PM

Thanks...I saw that...but no photos.  I'm sure I can figure it out.  Is the grounding strap necessary?  Or are there other ways to prevent static electricity from being an issue?

Title: Chip Install How-to??
Post by: RED IS 91 on February 16, 2010, 02:14:14 PM

It's like working on a home computer ,when you sit down or work on it ground yourself to something before you work on it. avoid things that cause static electricity like wool clothes or a rug .Just touch something metal before you start to work on it so you discharge yourself.
good luck

more reading http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43659&highlight=replacing+chip

There's a pic of the chip installed in this thread......scroll down
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=74529

Title: Chip Install How-to??
Post by: ecuconnections on February 17, 2010, 12:34:09 PM

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10635