Install a Chip

Harley#356 · 04-07-2003, 02:53 PM

I know its another pretty easy/dumb question

but i was just wondering if anybody had any tips for this.

I've heard both take the computer apart to clean the terminals, and leave it together.
which way do i do it?
also, what's the best way to clean the coating off? Thanks

RobG · 04-09-2003, 04:33 PM

Disconnect negative post on battery (8mm) Make sure key is out of ignition.

Behind the battery and in the firewall you'll find the computer harness. It's attached to the processor with a 10mm stud. Stick your hand behind the battery and unbolt the harness.

Go inside your truck ( passanger side ) and pull out the computer. It's above the kick panel to the right of the heater core.

Take apart the computer ( 6 - 7/32" bolts ).

Use a plastic fork to scrape the jelly off the contacts and then a scotch brite pad to scuff up the contacts again until you see a light copper color. Don't go too crazy.

Clean contacts with alcohol.

Put computer back together and install chip. Use tape to secure chip to processor housing.

Before you re-install the computer take out the bracket that's in the kick panel ( the one that secures the computer ) and flatten out the vertical tabs. This will lessen the chance of the chip ever coming loose due to vibration.

Re-install modified bracket, put the computer back and reverse the removal process.

Then....

Harley#356 · 04-09-2003, 05:41 PM

thanks for the info Rob

I can't wait to get the chip in! Gotta burn up some more gas though. Thought i only had 1/3 tank left....went to the ford dealer today and realized it was 1/2 a tank

I'm about down to 1/3 right now though. I'll probably install the chip monday if the weather is nice

unless you'd think it would be aight to go ahead and fill the rest up with premium 93 octane and i can throw the chip in, and it won't make the octane too low from mixing the 2, or would i be better off waiting until there's less in the tank?

RobG · 04-09-2003, 07:11 PM

Well, you east coasters have 94 from Sunoco so if you're down to a third, fill it up with the good stuff and enjoy.

Harley#356 · 04-09-2003, 08:10 PM

94 eh? I know where there's a sunoco at, never filled up there though cuz its not close to here, so i didn't realize they had 94 octane, but i'll probably head out there tomorrow then

plus they are cheaper than the Mobile, which is where i usually fill up at.

haiweigh · 04-20-2003, 12:37 AM

Josh,
Do you have the chip in yet? I'd like to know if it came tuned for the 2000 or if you had input on it's settings. See any mpg change? What are you trying to accomplish with the chip?
Thanks

Harley#356 · 04-21-2003, 03:23 PM

had to mail the chip back, truck wouldn't shift out of 1st. no big deal though, just needs a quick reburn. hopefully i'll have it back next week sometime.

Richo · 04-21-2003, 09:19 PM

Look on JDM web site. They have install procedures on chips and other goodies....with pictures!

Harley#356 · 04-21-2003, 09:32 PM

i've definately got the hang of it now....its been in and out 3 times trying to get it to work and making sure the contacts were perfectly clean

i can do it in like 5 minutes flat now. LoL!

HDsUpErCreWf150 · 04-22-2003, 08:48 AM

That many times already josh!!! I'd be bummed out.

Harley#356 · 04-22-2003, 04:02 PM

Ah its no big deal, i can't complain for what i got it for

not like i've been driving my truck much at all between working down the shore every weekend, and this crappy weather we've had ;c

HarleyGuy · 04-22-2003, 09:03 PM

So, Josh... how do you like it? My chip is *awesome*. As long as it gets 92 octane it literally makes the truck smoke. The shift performance is so much better, too.

Harley#356 · 04-22-2003, 09:27 PM

Not sure yet, posted up a few posts up the chip is out getting a reburn.

can't wait to get it in though

we've got 93 and 94 octane around these woods

Anyway, its also getting burnt for stock tranny settings, i've got a FTVB and its AWSOME!!!

04-07-2003, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 29,616 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Install a Chip I know its another pretty easy/dumb question but i was just wondering if anybody had any tips for this. I've heard both take the computer apart to clean the terminals, and leave it together. which way do i do it? also, what's the best way to clean the coating off? Thanks __________________ ~HYDE 2000 Harley Truck # 0356 of 8197~------Built: May 18th, 2000------Bought: July 3rd, 2000------ *Worlds Fastest Harley Truck PERIOD - 10.48 @ 131.68 - 10/30/09**Worlds Fastest Eaton Powered HD Truck - 12.19 @ 112.48 - 11/17/07* ~JEKYLL 2000 Harley Truck # ???? of 8197~------Built: June 20th, 2000------Bought: June 25th, 2009------ NHTOC# 3

04-09-2003, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
RobG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 700 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Disconnect negative post on battery (8mm) Make sure key is out of ignition. Behind the battery and in the firewall you'll find the computer harness. It's attached to the processor with a 10mm stud. Stick your hand behind the battery and unbolt the harness. Go inside your truck ( passanger side ) and pull out the computer. It's above the kick panel to the right of the heater core. Take apart the computer ( 6 - 7/32" bolts ). Use a plastic fork to scrape the jelly off the contacts and then a scotch brite pad to scuff up the contacts again until you see a light copper color. Don't go too crazy. Clean contacts with alcohol. Put computer back together and install chip. Use tape to secure chip to processor housing. Before you re-install the computer take out the bracket that's in the kick panel ( the one that secures the computer ) and flatten out the vertical tabs. This will lessen the chance of the chip ever coming loose due to vibration. Re-install modified bracket, put the computer back and reverse the removal process. Then.... __________________ '03 H-D # 553 NHTOC # 38

04-09-2003, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 29,616 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks for the info Rob I can't wait to get the chip in! Gotta burn up some more gas though. Thought i only had 1/3 tank left....went to the ford dealer today and realized it was 1/2 a tank I'm about down to 1/3 right now though. I'll probably install the chip monday if the weather is nice unless you'd think it would be aight to go ahead and fill the rest up with premium 93 octane and i can throw the chip in, and it won't make the octane too low from mixing the 2, or would i be better off waiting until there's less in the tank? __________________ ~HYDE 2000 Harley Truck # 0356 of 8197~------Built: May 18th, 2000------Bought: July 3rd, 2000------ *Worlds Fastest Harley Truck PERIOD - 10.48 @ 131.68 - 10/30/09**Worlds Fastest Eaton Powered HD Truck - 12.19 @ 112.48 - 11/17/07* ~JEKYLL 2000 Harley Truck # ???? of 8197~------Built: June 20th, 2000------Bought: June 25th, 2009------ NHTOC# 3

04-09-2003, 07:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
RobG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 700 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well, you east coasters have 94 from Sunoco so if you're down to a third, fill it up with the good stuff and enjoy. __________________ '03 H-D # 553 NHTOC # 38

04-09-2003, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 29,616 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	94 eh? I know where there's a sunoco at, never filled up there though cuz its not close to here, so i didn't realize they had 94 octane, but i'll probably head out there tomorrow then plus they are cheaper than the Mobile, which is where i usually fill up at. __________________ ~HYDE 2000 Harley Truck # 0356 of 8197~------Built: May 18th, 2000------Bought: July 3rd, 2000------ *Worlds Fastest Harley Truck PERIOD - 10.48 @ 131.68 - 10/30/09**Worlds Fastest Eaton Powered HD Truck - 12.19 @ 112.48 - 11/17/07* ~JEKYLL 2000 Harley Truck # ???? of 8197~------Built: June 20th, 2000------Bought: June 25th, 2009------ NHTOC# 3



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04-20-2003, 12:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
haiweigh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 33 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Josh, Do you have the chip in yet? I'd like to know if it came tuned for the 2000 or if you had input on it's settings. See any mpg change? What are you trying to accomplish with the chip? Thanks __________________ 2000 HD F-150 http://www.nhtoc.org/ K&N Air Filter, Windshield Visor, chrome 3rd brake light cover, hidden hitch, Clarion DXZ-735 CD/MP3 Player, Clarion 6 Disk Changer, 4 5x7 Infinity Kappas for the doors, MTX 404 amplifier and drivers/passengers window tint and Orange Neon Underbody Kit. Open to more mod suggestions 1999 Honda Valkyrie http://www.f6rider.com/ 6 degree timing advance, quick response carb springs, K&N air Filter, drilled exhaust baffles, strategicly placed red LED's & gobs of chrome

04-21-2003, 03:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 29,616 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	had to mail the chip back, truck wouldn't shift out of 1st. no big deal though, just needs a quick reburn. hopefully i'll have it back next week sometime. __________________ ~HYDE 2000 Harley Truck # 0356 of 8197~------Built: May 18th, 2000------Bought: July 3rd, 2000------ *Worlds Fastest Harley Truck PERIOD - 10.48 @ 131.68 - 10/30/09**Worlds Fastest Eaton Powered HD Truck - 12.19 @ 112.48 - 11/17/07* ~JEKYLL 2000 Harley Truck # ???? of 8197~------Built: June 20th, 2000------Bought: June 25th, 2009------ NHTOC# 3

04-21-2003, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 683 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Look on JDM web site. They have install procedures on chips and other goodies....with pictures! __________________ NHTOC # 21 2003 10th Annv Torch Red Convertible Cobra Predator/Runnin With The Devil Billetflow 2.76, idler and 4 Pulley Kit LFP Ported Blower LFP Heat Exchanger K&N FIPK LFP Brisk Plugs Bassani Catback/Catted X-Pipe LFP/Kirban Shifter MGW Shifter Handle 470HP 481.5tq new KB numbers soon

04-21-2003, 09:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 29,616 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	i've definately got the hang of it now....its been in and out 3 times trying to get it to work and making sure the contacts were perfectly clean i can do it in like 5 minutes flat now. LoL! __________________ ~HYDE 2000 Harley Truck # 0356 of 8197~------Built: May 18th, 2000------Bought: July 3rd, 2000------ *Worlds Fastest Harley Truck PERIOD - 10.48 @ 131.68 - 10/30/09**Worlds Fastest Eaton Powered HD Truck - 12.19 @ 112.48 - 11/17/07* ~JEKYLL 2000 Harley Truck # ???? of 8197~------Built: June 20th, 2000------Bought: June 25th, 2009------ NHTOC# 3

04-22-2003, 08:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
HDsUpErCreWf150 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,269 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	That many times already josh!!! I'd be bummed out.

04-22-2003, 04:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 29,616 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ah its no big deal, i can't complain for what i got it for not like i've been driving my truck much at all between working down the shore every weekend, and this crappy weather we've had ;c __________________ ~HYDE 2000 Harley Truck # 0356 of 8197~------Built: May 18th, 2000------Bought: July 3rd, 2000------ *Worlds Fastest Harley Truck PERIOD - 10.48 @ 131.68 - 10/30/09**Worlds Fastest Eaton Powered HD Truck - 12.19 @ 112.48 - 11/17/07* ~JEKYLL 2000 Harley Truck # ???? of 8197~------Built: June 20th, 2000------Bought: June 25th, 2009------ NHTOC# 3

04-22-2003, 09:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
HarleyGuy I'd rather be ridin'... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northwest Iowa, '00 F-150 Harley-Davidson Posts: 182 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	So, Josh... how do you like it? My chip is awesome. As long as it gets 92 octane it literally makes the truck smoke. The shift performance is so much better, too. __________________ 2000 F150 Harley-Davidson: Superchip, K&N FIPK, Hard Tonneau Keyless Entry Pad, Hidden Hitch, Clear Tails, Clear HD Headlights Sylvania SilverStars, HD Clear Corners, 2-Meter Ham Rig (KG0UK) Classics: 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Bike: '99 Road King Classic: FLHRCI

04-22-2003, 09:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Harley#356 Worlds Fastest HD F150!!! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 29,616 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Not sure yet, posted up a few posts up the chip is out getting a reburn. can't wait to get it in though we've got 93 and 94 octane around these woods Anyway, its also getting burnt for stock tranny settings, i've got a FTVB and its AWSOME!!! __________________ ~HYDE 2000 Harley Truck # 0356 of 8197~------Built: May 18th, 2000------Bought: July 3rd, 2000------ *Worlds Fastest Harley Truck PERIOD - 10.48 @ 131.68 - 10/30/09**Worlds Fastest Eaton Powered HD Truck - 12.19 @ 112.48 - 11/17/07* ~JEKYLL 2000 Harley Truck # ???? of 8197~------Built: June 20th, 2000------Bought: June 25th, 2009------ NHTOC# 3

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