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Dealer said: A chipped ECU can damage their VAG diagnostic computer. So we need to tell them.

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Old 02-17-2003, 04:23 PM
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Default Dealer said: A chipped ECU can damage their VAG diagnostic computer. So we need to tell them.

So if we chip and do not tell them and we cause damage to their computer we could be responsible for damage. Can a chip really do this?

I did not get into details because I don't have a chip. But if I did I would hate to mess up the dealer computer. I bet it is not cheap.
Old 02-17-2003, 04:27 PM
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Default ummmm.... BS.

They just do not know how to run the VAG computer correctly. They think that if they attempt to reflash software and they are unable to there is a problem.
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thats BS......
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Default >=\ go bring me KK..

actually it isn't.

The VAG 1551/1552 will report errors when attempting to flash ECUs with updated programming. This in turn will receive an error of being unable to update.

That in terms is not BS. But if they are simply diagnosing problems, there is not 1 error they will receive.
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Not that I've heard.
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Default An aftermarket stereo can, but not a chipped ECU....

<ul><li><a href="http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/aftermarket-radio.html">http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/aftermarket-radio.html</a</li></ul>
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did they tell him it would damage the 1552?
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here ya go...........
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Default Biggest BS I have heard so far.....

I have a 1552 and am chipped....no problems with my 1552 here.
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