Re: Remote EPROM

["Bruce Plecan" <nacelp@bright.net>]

We've found here that to min mind control all AL foil lined CSHs should be
well grounded, or the voices get really loud.
ESPECIALLY on days that end with the letter "Y".
Bruce




From: "Romans, Mark" <romans@starstream.net>
> I have mine zif socket on the end of a 12" ribbon cable.  The ecm is
> in the stock location (87 Vet) and the ribbon cable runs over the outside
> of the ecm down to where the under dash light was.  This allows me to
> change the chip by leaning under the passenger side dash.
> This was extremely susceptible to RFI until I wrapped the ribbon cable
> in aluminum foil that is grounded to the case of the ecm.
> Mark

> From: "Bruce Plecan" nacelp@bright.net
> > In some applications more then 6" of ribbon, can lead to goofy things,
> RFI noise.   Might try it, but If it don't work don't be surprised, or if
6"
> is enough then you should be OK.
> > Bruce

> > > I've got an 1988 Olds Toronado. The ECM is pretty much burried under
the
> > > dash, not very easy to remove and install for repeated EPROM changes.
> > Would
> > > there be any problems created by running a ribbon cable between the
> EPROM
> > > and MEMCAL so that the EPROM could be removed easier?
> > > Scott Pearson


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