We have a few questions about your product:Ĭompany’s response: GTE-Stage1-Performance-Chip-Module-Response-Email We are an automotive performance chip review group and saw your performance chip listing. We sent the following message to the company before completing this review, and received this response. It is clear from our analysis so far that the GTE Stage 1 Performance Chip Module is capable of delivering real gains and is a good choice for those seeking a general tuning solution. We tested in a large run and noticed we had gained almost 3MPG on fuel economy. In addition, the idle and overall handling of the engine did seem to be smoother.
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We connected the GTE Stage 1 Performance Chip Module to our BMW 3 Series 2003 3.0L as instructed and the lights came on as expected: GTE Stage 1 Performance Chip Module working Power Link and Data Lightsįor about 1 week we drove only a few miles and did notice a definite improvement in throttle response and pick up power. For use on another vehicle, it must be reprogrammed.
According to the product information, the company claims it is custom programmed for use with only one vehicle. HAS all OBD connections for the VPW protocolįrom these connections, the GTE Stage 1 Performance Chip Module does have the capability to interface to any of these protocols.
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HAS all OBD connections for the ISO protocol HAS all OBD connections for the PWM protocol HAS all OBD connections to the CAN protocol So we can conclude from this that the GTE Stage 1 Performance Chip module: Let’s check the OBD protocols and which pins they require: įrom this chart, we see the following protocols and which pins must be present for them to be used: We examined the OBD connections from the connector to the circuit board and the following nine pins are connected: 2,4,5,6,7,10,14,15,16. Sounds different than most previous modules we tested – Let’s see if it works. Results can take up to 2 weeks of normal driving to fully complete. This process involves gathering data from your onboard computer and transmitting overrides to your ECU for performance and fuel economy improvements. Step 4: Once your vehicle is started for the first time, the GTE Stage 1 Performance Chip module begins a learning process. After 10 seconds, you can start the vehicle normally. The GTE Stage 1 Performance Chip module needs about 5-10 seconds in this stage to transmit data from your vehicle’s ECU.
Step 3: Insert vehicle key and turn the vehicle switch one position (or press your start button) without starting the vehicle. Step 2: Insert stage 1 into your vehicle’s port while the vehicle is in off position. Installation steps were fairly straightforward: The module plugs in directly to the vehicle OBD port. The OBD performance module comes in the black case shown in the picture, It doesn’t need an OBD extension cable for placing the chip.