The Ecu Re-flash, Another Type Of Power-up Solution, It Just Cant Beat The Chip It Modules

Typically, many cars ECUs are programmed with an Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Chip (EEPROM)

. If the engine loses electrical power, the chip does not lose its programming.

An ECU re-flash is a method of electronically erasing the EEPROM and replacing it with a new engine control map. When you do a re-flash, results include more horsepower and altered valve timing.

A disadvantage of an ECU Re-Flash is when you perform a re-flash, there is no turning back. This is a permanent procedure and can only be removed through software. The software is usually only available where the first map was uploaded. In order to have your ECU re-flashed, you need to remove your ECU from your vehicle, and send it to the company. Many times this will take 3 or 4 days that you will be without a car. The prices for shipping your ECU are not included in the re-flash cost. This, results in both extra time and money spent.

If you are like most people, you depend on your manufacturers and dealers warranty in-case any problems arise. With a re-flash, if you ever need your ECU checked, the dealer or manufacturer will be able to notice you have modified the unit and any drive-train or engine warranty you have could be canceled. There is no way to hide it either; it shows up on the computer diagnostics. (The Chip It Module is a simple plug in, unplug it and your back to standard condition-keep your warranty!)

Costs for a re-flash are upwards of $1,000, and then on top of that, many companies also charge for the after sales support. Compare these prices to the Chip It modules, starting as low as $525, which includes all after sales support fees.

by: Josmer

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