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Form 0131K 10/10/2005
2609 South Sanford Ave1790 East Airport Blvd.,. Sanford, FL. 32773 (407) 585-7000
http://www.Superchips.com Ph. 888-CAR-CHIP
Superchip & Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips, Inc.
When the programming sequence is completed the MAX MicroTuner beeps and will display
the following messages:
Clearing DTC’S
Please Wait…
Returned to Stock
Turn Ign OFF
Turn the ignition OFF, and do the following:
Press the ‘>’ Key
to Continue…
Press the ‘>’ key to continue. The MAX MicroTuner will display the following messages:
Please Wait…
Remove the 2705
MAX Tuner…
Remove the cable from the diagnostic port.
Start Vehicle
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Form 0131K 10/10/2005
2609 South Sanford Ave1790 East Airport Blvd.,. Sanford, FL. 32773 (407) 585-7000
http://www.Superchips.com Ph. 888-CAR-CHIP
Superchip & Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips, Inc.
No Start after Programming? Don’t Panic!
In some vehicles equipped with the passive Vehicle Anti-Theft System or VATS, once the
MAX MicroTuner begins saving the factory stock program, the THEFT light begins blinking
rapidly and may even blink in short and long pulses to alert the user to a problem. Since
the Superchips Max MicroTuner is communicating directly with the PCM, no other devices
may interrupt. As a result, the VATS module flags this as an error or theft condition and
goes into ‘THEFT’ mode. After the MAX MicroTuner has completed the programming
cycle, the PCM is still fully able to communicate and appears normal. However, the vehicle
may be in a No Start Condition and the THEFT light will be blinking rapidly.
Corrective Procedure
This procedure should recover the vehicle and allow it to be started. Therefore, it is
recommended that the MAX MicroTuner programming cycle be completed prior to
recovery. i.e. The user should allow the MAX MicroTuner to upload the stock program and
should select their choice of performance files and any user options, if available. Following
instructions, they should complete the programming process.
Once the vehicle has been programmed with the selected performance program, complete
the following steps to reset the VATS Theft condition if necessary.
Disconnect the Superchips MAX MicroTuner & cable from the vehicle computer interface
connector.
If the vehicle will not start and the Theft Light is blinking rapidly
1. Remove the Ground (-) cable from the battery post for a period of
thirty minutes
to allow the vehicle DTC codes and Theft codes to clear.
2. Re-attach the Ground cable to the battery and start the vehicle as you normally would.
Error Notification
In the event recovery is successful and you are able to start your vehicle, you may now
attempt to use the MAX MicroTuner to program your vehicle again. Follow the on-
screen prompts. If recovery is unsuccessful, or for any reason the MAX MicroTuner fails
to complete its programming cycle, an error message will be displayed on the unit.
Please make note of the message displayed and contact Superchips Customer Service.
If you need assistance please contact your local dealer or call Superchips Customer
Service at (407) 585-7000, M-F 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM. EST.
