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1G Non-EPROM Conversion Process

Someone asked us to explain what was involved in the non-EPROM conversion process and I thought it was a good question we hadn't covered before. This page outlines the basic process.

This page shows the process on a 1G ECU. The 2G conversion process is even more complicated and delicate! You can see pictures of the 2G process here.

2G non-EPROM to EPROM conversion page

Initial Non-EPROM Board

The following picture shows an original non-EPROM board, ready for modification (click to enlarge).

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CPU Removed

The first step is to carefully remove the CPU and make a few other modifications to the ECU's PCB to prepare it for our conversion. The following picture shows a board after this step is complete (click to enlarge).

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Adapter Plug

After the CPU is removed, we have to install an adapter plug in its place. The following picture shows a board after this step is complete (click to enlarge). Note the careful solder work involved on those pins.

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Finished Product

The final step is to snap our specially designed conversion board into place. The following picture shows the finished result (click to enlarge).

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