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    Need a chip reflash. Anyone able to help?

    10-02-2012 03:03 AM #1
    I think I need the chip in my ECU reflashed. It has a high idle (about 1,000 RPM), and when I let off the throttle, it will continue to accelerate for a second after the throttle has been let off. Also, the biggest concern, I think it is running a little lean, and is causing it to ping when I try to accelerate from a lower engine speed.
    Any and all help is appreciated. I cannot afford very much, seeing as I am a college student working at a minimum wage job. If you can help, thank you!

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    10-03-2012 12:38 AM #2
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    10-03-2012 11:05 AM #3
    what makes you think its your ecu.
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    10-03-2012 11:28 AM #4
    I swapped ECUs with a friend who had a '96 Jetta with an ABA, and his was chipped using a TT chip
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    10-03-2012 06:12 PM #5
    ok then buy a tt chip $100. dont get any cheaper than that my friend.
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    10-03-2012 07:36 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by rickster123 View Post
    ok then buy a tt chip $100. dont get any cheaper than that my friend.
    Well, like I said, I can't afford much. So is there any other possibilities out there? It already has a TT chip in it, I'd rather not have to buy one, nor can I afford it.
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    10-03-2012 11:28 PM #7
    Sounds like you need a throttle body relearn. It can also be done on a mk3 without vagcom.
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    10-04-2012 03:23 AM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by jiffyjetta View Post
    Sounds like you need a throttle body relearn. It can also be done on a mk3 without vagcom.
    Could you educate me on what you mean?
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    10-04-2012 03:29 AM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by Keltz View Post
    Could you educate me on what you mean?
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    10-04-2012 12:43 PM #10
    Thank you for googling that for me, that helped a ton! I will try that tonight and see if that fixes my issue!

    Just to be clear:

    Disconnect battery
    Let power discharge
    Reconnect battery
    Turn key to "on" position
    Let it sit in "on" position for 20ish minutes
    Start motor
    Let idle for 15ish minutes
    Then shut off the car

    These are the steps? Read that whole first forum that came up, I just wanted to be sure these are the correct steps
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    10-04-2012 11:29 PM #11
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    10-08-2012 02:58 AM #12
    So, re aligned the throttle body, and driven 70 miles, still having the same issue. Any other thoughts? I'm going to go back through and check my iac, throttle body, and maf again
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    10-08-2012 09:41 PM #13
    You need to scan it for codes, With a Vagcom or equivalent tool.
    Then post what codes you have.
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