Apten Chip and Cold Weather?!?!

[celly]

I too think it's a connection issue, we'll see with some different tuning but I don't think that will correct the problem. I'll post some more stuff about this same problem that I was having with my truck when I get home tonight.

Thanks, Doug.

Doug:

Having read your email on the issue you had with your Ranger, I think it's a similar issue but not necessarily the same (but I am going to try your fix too). The whole idea of the module not sitting correctly in my case is very probable. I don't actually have the rotary switch running into my cab yet. It was actually coiled up in the engine bay. I think it may have been pulling slightly on the module, causing it to partially unseat the chip. Still not entirely sure of that, but when I get the chip back, I'll be taking extra steps to make sure the connection is good, and will also run the switch into the cab.

I really appreciate all the help and I'm convinced I may have finally got these stalling issues behind me. This is just another reason a Flasher is better than a chip.

Brad

 

[Nate1]

If you'd like to try an experiment, buy a BIG tube of dielectric grease. Put a large dollop on a piece of cardboard, stick a positive wire into it, and then wire in a light, stick the pos side from the light into the grease, and then connect the neg side to the power source. I would be willing to place a bet that the light fires up immedialtely.

Ok, how much are we betting. I'm all ears... silicone is a semiconductor, and dielectric grease IS NOT conductive.

Edit: Think about it.... either it needs to be metallic with free ions to transfer energy, or need needs to have a chemical dissociate into ions in a solution to conduct. The grease does not have any ions in it that would facilitate the transfer of electricity... so how exactly would it conduct then?

 

[HypIllAuto]

I stand corrected, I will send ya a buck or something .
After reading the MSDS and contacting the manufacturer, you are correct. Here is their response:
"Dielectric grease is a superb insulator for electrical, silicone, and other mechanical seals. It will not conduct electricity, but will isolate areas to make them Non-conductive and safer for electrical environments. But in the case that you are speaking, for use in a pc board connection situation, we would not advise using it on a connector itself. It will actually work to the detriment of the connection by insulation and isolation of the circuit connections from each other. On the flip side of that coin, if AFTER the connection, you wanted to use our product for anti-corrosion or isolation from the rest of the board, it will work perfectly for that."

BUT, it would stand as I stated, do not use it on the chip connector itself!

Ok, how much are we betting. I'm all ears... silicone is a semiconductor, and dielectric grease IS NOT conductive.

 

[Nate1]

I'm not sure if the manufacturer understands how the chip connects to the PCB... the contact points provide enough pressure to move the grease and make plenty of contact... I have used the grease before in relays etc to keep them from getting corroded....

I don't want your money Just wanted you to know dielectric grease doesn't conduct, thats all.