1989 3.2 with 24PIN CHIP?

[Nux]

I've very recently purchased a Wong chip for my 1989 3.2 engine (engine nr 64k....)

But as I was about to install it today, it turned out that the DME had a 24PIN chip?! I guess it means the DME is from an earlier engine.

Anyway to date the DME and chip? Should I buy another 24PIN SW chip or upgrade to 28PIN?

Any help appreciated, thanks.

Martin

[Chuck.H]

It's easy to upgrade your DME if you have basic soldering skills. A quick search will find info to walk you thru it.

Chuck.H
'89 TurboLookTarga, 435k miles

[Nux]

Thank you. Done some research and it looks fairly simple:

Remove pin between B702 and B1 and solder it between B703 and B704. Then add jumper B700 and 4 extra PINs for the chip.

Sound about right?

[autojack]

I'd contact Steve Wong to be sure, he's very responsive by email.

[Steve@Rennsport]

Martin,

If your soldering skills are rusty, Steve can also convert your DME to take a 28 pin chip as thats the preferred solution in these situations.

[Nux]

Originally Posted by Steve@Rennsport

Martin,

If your soldering skills are rusty, Steve can also convert your DME to take a 28 pin chip as thats the preferred solution in these situations.

That would be my preferred option. But since I'm based in northern Europe, it seems a little complicated to send the DME abroad the pacific ocean for some soldering.

For some reason, modifications of our old aircooled are always invented in and distributed from: The US!

[ausgezeichnet]

I had Loren modify my 84 to accept a 89 chip.

[Nux]

Thanks for the replies guys. Found out I apparantly have an '86 ROW DME. Steve Wong is now on the case!