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Old 01-15-2005, 02:42 PM
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If I purchase a used giac chip from a friend, can I still use it for my 99 a4 quattro if the engine code is for a fwd and I have an awd? Can it be reprogrammed?
Is it even worth my time...
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Make sure the software is for 97-99.5 1.8T. It does not matter FWD/Quattro, Man/TIP.
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garret makes chips? do they include one with Stage 3 kits i wonder...
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Garrett = GIAC
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Make sure it come with the encryption board. Without that, it's useless.
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