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Form 0130M 03/29/07
Superchips Inc
.
Superchips Inc.
1790 East Airport Blvd., Sanford, FL. 32773 (407) 585-7000 http://www.Superchips.com
Superchip & Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips, Inc.
The bottom line of the display shows the programming progress.
When the programming sequence is completed the MAX MicroTuner beeps and will display:
Please Wait…
The MAX MicroTuner is testing to see if the Passive Anti-Theft System is active. If PATS is
active the MAX MicroTuner beeps and displays the message:
Resetting PATS
Please Wait...
If Returning to Stock, and PATS is not active, the MAX MicroTuner automatically clears the
vehicle DTCs. The MAX MicroTuner Beeps and displays the following messages:
Clearing DTCs
Please Wait…
TUNING Installed
Turn Ign OFF
Remove the Ford
MAX Tuner…
Re-install the
FUEL PUMP Fuse…
Turn the ignition OFF, remove the MAX MicroTuner cable and re-install the Fuel Pump Fuse.
No Start after Programming? Don’t Panic!
In some vehicles equipped with the Passive Anti-Theft System or PATS, 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 PATS 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 PATS THEFT condition if necessary.
Disconnect the Superchips MAX MicroTuner & cable from the vehicle’s 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.
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Form 0130M 03/29/07
Superchips Inc
.
Superchips Inc.
1790 East Airport Blvd., Sanford, FL. 32773 (407) 585-7000 http://www.Superchips.com
Superchip & Superchips are registered trademarks of Superchips, Inc.
Error Notification
In the event the programming cycle is interrupted, the MAX MicroTuner is designed to
recover automatically. Follow the on-screen prompts. If 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.
