superchip problems

[mwa]

Hey guys, I had installed a superchip in January, it worked fine for about a week then it kept stalling. I removed the chip, contacted Superchip and was mailed a new chip. I installed the new chip (taped it in securely and reset the computer) now it hesitates on acceleration and shuts the engine off at 45-50mph. Boy talk about distressing. This is really scary not knowing when this will occur. Yes I've been using 93 octane. I removed the chip and everything is fine. Waiting for feedback from Superchip. Anyone else have this happen with a Superchip? Thanks for any feedback.

 

[Tekeman]

Did you have any upgrades/recalls. Maybe the code should be different.

 

[mwa]

superchip

No upgrades or recalls.

 

[spiritwolf68]

Surer Chip Problems

I Just Installed A Super Chip Yesterday. When I Put Just The Chip On It Wouldn't Start, So I Called Super Chip. They Told Me To Solder A Couple Of Jumpers. I Did That, And It Would Start, But Was Hard And Would Die And Backfire Alot, Especially If I Excellerated Fast And It Wouldn't Go Over 45 MPH. So I Took The Jumpers And The Chip Off And It Ran Fine. I Called Around And Found A Local Place That Has Installed Them And Had That Problem. He Asked Me What Color The Tabs Were Where The Chip Plugged On. I Told Him Silver. He Said You Need To Clean Them Until They Were Copper Colored. I Just Got Done Cleaning Them And Reinstalling Just The Chip, And It Runs Perfect. I Am Only Running 87 Octane. Hope This Helps.

 

[Tekeman]

Did you clean the contacts the first time? There is a film of grease on them for protection. It's in the instructions.

 

[spiritwolf68]

Yes But They Only Tell You To Clean Them Until They Are Silver.

 

[Tekeman]

OK, so here's my delemma sp? I got a KKM, Ford headers, and a true dual exhaust. I had the Ford ECU recall/update completed and Superchips gave me a chip for my new code. Why does my check enging light come on when I put the chip in? Does anybody else have a similar problem with a similar mod set-up? I think there was a post where a mustang was having a similar problem and they by-passed the problem somehow. ??? Am I able to test the truck somehow to see if I'm getting my gains even though the light is on? Any opinions??? Thanks

 

[Robert]

My first step would be to read the codes and see what the Check Engine light is saying. If it is something like a "computer mismatch" (if there is such a thing) error then I would be getting ahold of Superchips again.

 

[WorkTeke]

I've had it to the dealer a couple times. Without the chip they don't get much. With the chip, it's gets real confusing. What they are able to read has some stuff about the heater I think. I have the paperwork at home, but that road has already been travelled