Ford EEC-V J3-8B Chip module Install Instructions
When working with static sensitive electronic parts, care must be taken to ensure the electronics are not damaged from static electricity discharge. You can wear a static strap grounded to the vehicles body as the safest way to guard against static discharge. Alternatively you can touch a raw metal (unpainted) part of the body to ground yourself and discharge any static buildup. Do this regularly to prevent static build up.
Try to handle the chip module on the edges. Avoid touching the pins.
When working on the ECU it is good practice to remove the negative lead from the battery before plugging in or removing the chip module.
If you have a security coded radio fitted, make sure you have the code before disconnecting the battery
#1) Start by removing the plastic kick panel on the passenger side foot well to expose the ECU.
#2) Remove the brace holding the ECU in place.
#3) Looking at the bottom of the ECU there is a black plastic cover, use a flat screwdriver and pry it off.
#4) Once removed, the contacts for the chip module are exposed. The contacts are coated with some type of silicon grease, this needs to be removed. Use the supplied swabs to remove grease.
After cleaning the contacts there will be some soft jel still left behind and it will need to be scraped off. Use a dull non metallic object to give the contacts a scraping, an icy pole stick is ideal. Use an up down motion as apposed to side to side for best results. Give the contacts one final wipe to remove any residue left behind. It may be easier to remove the ECU from the car for the purpose of cleaning the contacts. Use a 10mm socket or spanner to un do the bolt on top of the connector, the plug will come out with the bolt.
NOTE: It is very important that the contacts are well cleaned. If the module is not able to make proper contact it won’t function correctly or wont function at all. You don’t want the car to cut out while driving!
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