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Chipping my Tractor.
« on: 15 February 2009, 13:16:07 »
I have been looking at putting the chip in my tractor to try to improve fuel economy and such.

I have seen one on ebay which seemingly would do a sufficient job.  Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #1 on: 15 February 2009, 13:19:26 »
I gather it needs to be the right chip for the right ECU...

Might be looking to do this myself soon (I think that £300 tractor is available again, so will need an AR35 box).

If its an auto, get a 3.0 gearbox to go with it though otherwise you'll be stranded very soon after.
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #2 on: 15 February 2009, 13:21:41 »
It's a manual, so I have ordered the chip.  It is the right chip for engine model, just hoping that it will fit now...  :-/

Hopefully onto better mpg... lol...
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #3 on: 15 February 2009, 17:08:28 »
I have one 3L auto box here Phil if/when you need it...
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #4 on: 15 February 2009, 17:54:38 »
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I have one 3L auto box here Phil if/when you need it...
I knew you would...plus a good mate of mine is only up the road from you (Westwoodside) and need to pop up and see him soon.
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #5 on: 15 February 2009, 18:42:32 »
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It's a manual, so I have ordered the chip.  It is the right chip for engine model, just hoping that it will fit now...  :-/

Hopefully onto better mpg... lol...

If you're lucky it may just be a straight swap, but if like mine it may need some soldering work done.
And better MPG, well still reserve judgement on that.
Having said all this it's a must rechipping, got to be transforms the performance of my once sluggish TD.

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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #6 on: 15 February 2009, 18:59:27 »
Get the tinker chipped man .......

The difference in general performance is IMMEDIATELY noticeable.
Mine now 'sings' at 75/80mph and returns a constant 33mpg.
Mrs Sethsmate loves driving it too!

There you have it ......
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #7 on: 15 February 2009, 19:05:17 »
i hate my tractor since removing the chip  :'(
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #8 on: 15 February 2009, 20:28:45 »
yup, its now great on the motorway & not too many people overtaking me ;) also the look of shock on some of their faces as an old 2.5td shoots past them ;D
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #9 on: 15 February 2009, 21:39:10 »
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yup, its now great on the motorway & not too many people overtaking me ;) also the look of shock on some of their faces as an old 2.5td shoots past them ;D

Exactly Alf ...... !
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #10 on: 15 February 2009, 21:56:30 »
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I have one 3L auto box here Phil if/when you need it...
I knew you would...plus a good mate of mine is only up the road from you (Westwoodside) and need to pop up and see him soon.
Actually I'm down to my last one, normally got 3 or 4 lol
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #11 on: 15 February 2009, 22:08:09 »
Will be deciding next weekend...
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #12 on: 15 February 2009, 22:13:30 »
No worries Phil, just PM me if you need one...
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #13 on: 27 February 2009, 22:14:47 »
I have now got the new chip for my tractor...   Unfortunately, I have spent about 3 hours tonight, trying to unsolder the old chip...  Some of the solder came right of and I could clearly see the hole in the PCB for the leg...  However, about 6 of the legs would not come unsoldered, even when I pulled out my 100watt soldering iron to try to shift the stuff...

Any ideas anyone????

I have ended up resoldering the old chip and shoving the unit back in the engine, just for the piece of mind of knowing that it is still working...

Anyone got an old unit with a socket for the chip in it they are wanting to part with???

Thanks   :-/
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Re: Chipping my Tractor.
« Reply #14 on: 27 February 2009, 22:35:13 »
havent you got a solder sucker or some braid?, either way if i were you i would get a socket to solder onto your board so it makes it a plug in, plus no danger of damaging the chip :y try & find a components shop for the socket ;)
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