What ECU will the Probinator Chip work in.

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What ECU will the Probinator Chip work in.

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Here's a link to Ryans Probinator ECU chip info page. His chip will not work in a 96 or newer ECU (OBD2) and he has no plans to develope one from what he told me.

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Should this go in FAQ?
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Re: What ECU will the Probinator Chip work in.

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Even my 1992 GS ECU can't be chipped, i don't think it matters what year just what the emprom chip # is, i could be wrong
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OBDI and OBDII are really 2 different systems. OBDI systems are pretty much each proprietary to each manufacturer, OBDII is a standard across the board for all manufacturers. I'd believe it that he wouldn't make an OBDII Probinator, much more complex of a system with a standard diagnostic interface along with more advanced emission controls.

There's the very first Mx-3's ECU that's can't be programmed. It's believed to be the early '92. How to tell (although it not confirmed it seems to of held true to date) is that the early 92's, the top circuit board is full length, it is the entire size of the ECU chassis. The later ones, the top circuit board is only 2/3 the size. The size doesn't really make a difference, it's just that with that that used different components/circuitry (essentially a more efficient design) and with that change, includes the chip that can be replaced with a Probinator.
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The ECU's in early 92's were different from the rest of the model years if I have my FAQs straight. I also have two early production 92 GS's (both built in Dec 91) and they're ECU's are not chippable either.
2004 Subaru WRX Silver, stage 2, minty interior.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
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95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
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My Mx-3 is made is Dec 91 as well and I have the full-sized board and it's not chippable
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