Just installed unichip

[chaos2015]

i just installed my unichipand i have a couple of questions. first off, why is my map led always staying on? i thought that when u choose the A map the led is supposesd to turn off, mine is always staying on. second, when i switch to higher boost i'm still hitting hitting fuel cut. Does the unichip not take care of the fuel cut?

[ChopstickHero]

i have not hit fuel cut before at higher boost.

like the manual says, make sure your car is off before switching boost or map switches.

[low_psi]

Must be a wiring problem on the switches in regards to the LED. The UC doesn't kill fuel cut though. I get it when running highboost in 60*- weather. Be thankful for it IMO, it's saving your motor.

[chaos2015]

ok thanks guys. its 75 here and i'm still hitting fuel cut

[low_psi]

hmm. do you have an aftermarket intake?

[chaos2015]

yea i have a injen cai

[brealmp3]

hey man,

how hard is it for you to get this thing in and out?

[chaos2015]

wasn't bad. i think the hardest part was fitting everything back under the metal panel and getting the boost solenoid connector though the firewall bc i didn't have the "insertion" tool

[low_psi]

yea i have a injen cai

convert it to a short ram and see if you're still cutting.

[chaos2015]

who do i do that?? where would the intake air temp sensor go?

[03MSP04EVO]

Needs to be reprogrammed. Have to take it to authorized tuner or you can send it back where u bpought it and get it programmed for free. LED light always on is the indication that it needs to be fixed.

[chaos2015]

i bought it off of a member here. where can i send it to to get it reprogramed?

[03MSP04EVO]

Unichip has a list of authorized programmers, just give them a call and they can direct you to a shop locally to take the car to. Or if you know some import performance shops in your area then call and ask if they offer that service.

[brealmp3]

hey chaos when you find a local shop please up the contact info!

thanks man

[FL_Speed001]

I would send your unit back to Unichip to have it checked out. I just bought a Unichip myself about a week ago, and had the same issue (LED always on) and horrible drivability. Called Unichip up, they had me send my unit back in for repair - seems they had gotten some bad modules from their supplier, causing the drivability issue (running very rich) and most likely the malfunctioning LED. Give them a call at 1-866-UNI-CHIP...tell them what you are experiencing and they will let you know what you need to do.

[chaos2015]

how long did it take for you to get it back?

[Professor MSP]

hey chaos when you find a local shop please up the contact info!

thanks man

Here is a pdf file with the names and contact information of Unichip tuners. The list may be outdated, however, inasmuch as it was compiled in June of 2004.

By the way, I have yet to hit fuel cut in my approximately eleven months of Unichip ownership.

Good luck.

[brealmp3]

hey chaso that list shows one in north, precision engine. that should be right up the road from you. the number listed is 704-827-0032. if you talk to them tomorrow let me know what they say.

[FL_Speed001]

how long did it take for you to get it back?

I haven't gotten it back yet. I called Unichip on Friday, they told me they had just received the unit that morning. Tech said they would ship it out Friday afternoon or Monday morning at the latest...so I should have it back sometime this week. I have no complaints about their customer service thus far....

[chaos2015]

damn i used to hang out at precision all the time

[brealmp3]

well now at least you know.

[brealmp3]

did you ever give them a call?