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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.
11. Recovery Procedure
In the event of an error during a programming sequence, the MAX MicroTuner will attempt
to recover the vehicle to the original stock program. It is necessary to follow the screen
prompts requiring multiple “Ignition OFF” and “Ignition ON” sequences, to correctly return
the vehicle to stock settings.
Unplug the cable from the vehicle diagnostic port. With the ignition key in the OFF or
LOCKED position, plug the MAX MicroTuner into the vehicle diagnostic port once again. If
an error in programming was detected by the MAX MicroTuner, after the initial screen
prompts, The MAX MicroTuner will display the following message:
Locked Recovery
Mode Press ‘>’
Press the ‘
>
’ key to continue. The MAX MicroTuner will then display the prompt:
Please Read Inst
Manual Press ‘>’
The prompt is referring to this Section in the instructions. Press the ‘
>
’ key to continue. The
MAX MicroTuner will then display the following messages:
Attempting Stock
Recovery!!
Turn Ignition
OFF Press ‘>’
To be sure that the recovery process continues correctly, turn the ignition switch to the
OFF or LOCKED position and remove the key. Press the ‘
>
’ key to continue. The MAX
MicroTuner will then flash the prompt:
Please Wait…
After a short delay the MAX MicroTuner will then flash the prompt:
Remove ENG Ctrl
Fuses from PDC
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) is
a fuse box located under the hood
attached to the fender on the driver’s
side of the vehicle. Figure 3 shows the
diagram that is printed on the cover of
the PDC. Remove the cover and use the
diagram to locate two fuses labeled ENG
CONT 1 and ENG CONT 2. Remove
these fuses. Keep them available for re-
installation in a short while.
When the MAX MicroTuner has detected
the removal of the fuses, it will flash the
display:
Please Wait…
After a delay of 30 seconds, the MAX
MicroTuner will then flash the prompt:
Replace ENG Ctrl
Fuses in PDC ‘>’
Replace the fuses into the same
locations from which they were removed.
Replace the cover on the PDC.
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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.
Press the ‘
>
’ key to continue. The MAX MicroTuner will again flash the display:
Please Wait…
When the MAX MicroTuner has detected the replacement of the fuses, it will then display
the prompt:
Turn Ignition ON
Do NOT START Eng
When the MAX MicroTuner has sensed that the ignition has been turned on, it will begin
returning the vehicle to Stock condition. The MAX MicroTuner will blink the following
message:
Erasing Present
Program...
After the program has been erased, the MAX MicroTuner will blink the following message:
Return to STOCK
******
The bottom line of the display shows the progress of the programming sequence. When the
programming sequence is completed the MAX MicroTuner beeps and will display:
Stock Restored
Press ‘>’…
Press ‘>’ and the MAX MicroTuner will then continue to
End of Programming & Exit
Sequence
at Step 9 to insure correct vehicle operation.
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.
