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    New Unichip Users - beware of wiring problem

    Greetings, I recently stumbled onto a problem with my Unichip's toggle switch wiring. Its seems that a batch of Unichips made it into the market that have their toggle switches mistakenly wired. This was confirmed by a tech at Unichip. My ECU RESET toggle is actually controlling my FUEL MAP...
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    need help..hesitation

    I remember someone here having a similar issue. Their problem ended up being a crack in one of the Intercooler pipes. The crack would open up as the pipes would soften from plastic pipes heating up. Your problem definatly sounds boost leak'ish.
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    How To: EGR Removal and Cleaning for Rough Idle Fix

    See my edits above. I updated my post.
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    How To: EGR Removal and Cleaning for Rough Idle Fix

    I just finished my EGR cleaning and it was not even close to a 30 min job. I have Idle problems that cause my RPM's to dip erraticaly when I stop after highway drving. I did the EGR cleaning in hopes to rip myself of the idle problem. The EGR cleaning did not solve my idle issue though I did...
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    Quick question about wastegate actuator

    I would like to test my wastegate line for a vacuum leak. Do i simply blow into the wastegate vaccum tube and check for a leak?
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    Spark plug options - Unichip users

    Thanks guys. I 'm going to try the Denso plugs this round and maybe fall back to the stock plugs if the 22's dont work out well.
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    Spark plug options - Unichip users

    In the time it took you to type that meaningful response you could have passed along your spark plug opinions. You should make wiser use of your time.
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    Spark plug options - Unichip users

    Hi all, I have been doing some extenisve searching on my options for new sparkplugs but I am having trouble getting any solid information. My MSP is bone stock with the Unichip EMS. I am not going to do any more modifications to the car. My goal is to take the stock set-up and have the car...
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    unichip or exhaust first??

    I just installed my unichip (with all new silicone vacuum lines) today on my bone stock speed. I am very happy with results. Definate thumbs up. The engine smoothed out and feels very tight. I am very excited to start looking for TB exhausts because I can already tell the exhaust note is...
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    Broken pipe - BPV @ Hot pipe

    I have seen a Black one around town as well. I just picked up a Titanium from Bryan (yo dood) up in Grand Rapids. I plan on having some fun replacing the very basics to get the car runnnign at peak efficiancy. I plan on talking to the dealership before I get cracking on the larger mods...
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    Broken pipe - BPV @ Hot pipe

    Yeah sure is )P I'm to lazy to create a new account. I'm up on the northside. Manhattan and Stickney area..... da ghetto!!! On a side note... I have fixed the pipe and all seems ok but now I have low idle issues and overall laggy performance. Almost bad EGR'lke symptoms or vaccum leak...
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    Broken pipe - BPV @ Hot pipe

    Hi All, As the titel suggests I have found that the previous owner of my car broke Stock hotpipe at the BPV fitting. The entire BPV fitting snapped off at the hotpipe. Can anyone suggest an adhesive that may have the strength to hold the 2 pieces for a while? If i hold the borken BPV piece...
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    New MSP 2003.5 - hesitation question

    Hi all, Long time lurker, first time poster. I recently picked up a 2003.5 MSP (thanx Bryan) and I noticed that I have a significant hesitation under heavy throttle. Let me try to describe the problem. Under WOT the car seems to accelerate normally till it hits a brick wall of hesitation...
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