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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Unhappy Replacing GM Chip Help

I just purchased a hypertech power chip for my 05 cobalt base. Only problem is i dont know how to put it in ive been trying for a couple of days now and i can not figure out how. I read that it is by the fuse box by the glove compartment but can someone help me with some pictures of where the stock chip is? Please
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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there is no "Chip" there is an ECU. this isnt hondas or DSMs. The ECU is in the engine compartment by the fuse block under a plastic shield.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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i looked there there is no visible ECU i see the fuse box but where is the Stock ECU? Pictures? Please lol
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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how much did you pay for one of these "chips" ?
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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its in the engine compartment dude. if you dont see it you need to go to the eye doctors. its directly infront of the fuse box underneath a rounded plastic cover. If you really need me to take a picture let me know.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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is it inside the silver plate with the two harnesses attached?
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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did you get it off ebay? does it look like a little weird tiny shape with a single wire coming out each end?

post up some pics of your "chip"

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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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here, its silver and has two large black plugs. I went outside and took a picutre for you.

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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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I paid 200 and its like a bar with many prong openings at the bottom im posting pics now
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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why buy a chip when its looks like u have a turbo on ur balt ? hmmm if i was u i would return the chip and a custom tune if u have not yet... can u post a pic of ur whole engine bay
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...to06192138.jpg

i see that silver thing with the harnesses attached but where would this Ecu go?

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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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why buy a chip when its looks like u have a turbo on ur balt ? hmmm if i was u i would return the chip and a custom tune if u have not yet... can u post a pic of ur whole engine bay

Lol i dont have a chip brotha. Im trifecta tuned, 60lbers t3t4 50 trim 12psi.

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http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...to06192138.jpg

i see that silver thing with the harnesses attached but where would this Ecu go?
wow wtf is that. i dont think that goes anywhere on our cars. looks like something for a different car.

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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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U just got scammed. Next time do some research before dropping that kind of cash.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Looks like a chip for an older GM vehicle
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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get a refund and get a real tune
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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wow wtf is that...a trifecta tune would of ran you the same cost and you could of gotten a whole lot more, more power, no speed limiter, raise your rpm limiter...what a waste...


ECM if your a 05-06 is located in the same place, but looks different, we use a 16bit ecm, the 07+ uses a 32 bit with a different casing...ECM is located between my intake and my fuse box...good luck figuring out where your plug that thing into, let alone how...

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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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lol omg.....
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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FAIL. People need to search and learn how to read so they dont buy stupid stuff thats a waste of time and money.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 01:03 AM
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I laughed so hard when I read this. Im sure someone has a witty response to this, Im just waiting for it......
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:09 AM
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Bro I bought the sane thing last week! Turns out we have a hidden secondary ecu in the trunk behind the liner well I located it and I still couldn't figure our how to olug it in so what I did was shoved iit up my ass n fucked the **** outta my girlfriend she said with the chip alone my sex skills gained atleast. 35SP (sex power for the noibs) and I havnt ever got dyno'd yet one more thing I didn't have the correct cooling mods so I had to leave the blanket off of us while I was fornicating my bitch....

I say the chip was a great buy good luck ill post a how to when I get pics from my great grandmas digital camra only camrea I had during the install
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Bro I bought the sane thing last week! Turns out we have a hidden secondary ecu in the trunk behind the liner well I located it and I still couldn't figure our how to olug it in so what I did was shoved iit up my ass n fucked the **** outta my girlfriend she said with the chip alone my sex skills gained atleast. 35SP (sex power for the noibs) and I havnt ever got dyno'd yet one more thing I didn't have the correct cooling mods so I had to leave the blanket off of us while I was fornicating my bitch....

I say the chip was a great buy good luck ill post a how to when I get pics from my great
grandmas digital camra only camrea I had during the install
sex power
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CaspertheCobalt
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...to06192138.jpg

i see that silver thing with the harnesses attached but where would this Ecu go?
Long Chip is looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooong
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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lol wow how sick do i feel. The website said it was for my car lies lies lies. Trifeca tune?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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okay, now that you've been sufficiently flamed... a trifecta tune is basically refering to a company that can tune your car via a mail and you give them your car's information and they send a programmer with a preloaded tune build just for you. you plug it into the port that you get your diagnostics at and upload it and 15-20 minutes later it's a whole different car.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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thats excatly what i needed to know im no pro at car modding obviouslly but i take classes and learn along the way. and where does this programmer plug into for when it does come via email? where do the diagnostic plugs plug into?
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