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Old 06-01-2011, 11:19 AM   #1
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Default AUII IAT/T-MAP Sensor Location

I recently purchased a "chip" off ebay which claims to give an extra 20BHP for my AUII 4.0. At only $15, I thought what have I got to lose.
The instructions advise that I need to undo the the IAT (Inlet Air Temp) sensor and plug this in in it's place. Trouble is, I can't find the IAT sensor.
I've read somewhere that it is under the throttle body, but with the amount of wires hanging down around there, I don't want to disconnect anything in fear I might stuff or blow something up. It also stated that this on AU's is known as the T-MAP Sensor as it comprises of both the IAT and Manifold Air Pressure sensor in one unit. (Source: Answers.com)
Can anyone help? Also if anyone has pics of what and where this T-MAP sensor is, they'd be greatly appreciated.

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Old 06-01-2011, 11:32 AM   #2
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Before everyone starts hanging it on you, best to do a search on ebay chips...
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Old 06-01-2011, 05:48 PM   #3
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Cheers bud.
Put it this way, I work for a government agency that handles false and misleading advertising claims, and if it doesn't work, they'll hear from us! By the book of course so there is no allegations of favourtism, etc.!
A couple of people I know have put them in Hiroshima Screamers and found them to be good, but I gather by your comments the general concensis is otherwise....
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Old 06-01-2011, 05:51 PM   #4
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They are a crock. "Apparently" it tricks the ecu into thinking its colder then it really is. Then the ecu figures out whats going on and just overrides it anyway.
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Old 06-01-2011, 06:06 PM   #5
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Not trying to sound like a smart ****, but is that from experience or what you've been told? Sounds logical though...
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the IAT is there for a good reason mate, if u like your engine you won't use it.
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Old 14-01-2011, 02:57 AM   #7
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Well the chip is going back! Thanks heaps for the input guys. Much appreciated.
Think I might read up a bit more on that Turbo Taxi...
Any suggestions on a low budget +200rwkw from the trusty 4.0???
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Well the chip is going back! Thanks heaps for the input guys. Much appreciated.
Think I might read up a bit more on that Turbo Taxi...
Any suggestions on a low budget +200rwkw from the trusty 4.0???

GT35 turbo, log manifold, no intercooler, FPR and J3
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