Eprom-Switch User Manual Coupé Fiat 20V Turbo

About the Eprom-Switch

The Eprom-Switch is a device that allows the driver to switch between the genuine eprom chip
device and a device with modificated parameter tables (Tuning-Chip). The switching may
happen seamless during engine operation or at stillstand, related to the used engine manage-
ment. The switching functionality does not affect any security function of the engine manage-
ment (as long as the used chips do not) and can be removed fast and without remaining
modifications.

Features

• Seemless switching, even during engine operation (*)

• Accurate signal synchronisation, no undefined ECU operation states (*)
• Expanded mode for 3 chips (with additional switch)
• Very small signal skew (< 5 ns)
• High quality components and materials, professionally assembled
• Highly reliable
• Solid and compact mechanical design
• External closing contact with 1- or 2-wire connection or local jumper
• Easilly mounting, no soldering, Plug&Play concept

Technical Specifications

Size 44 x 22 mm
Temperature Range -25...85°
Eprom Socket 2 x PLCC32
Eprom Adapter PLCC32
Signal Switching Active buffered and synchronised
Signal Skew < 5 ns (typical)
Supply Voltage 5V (from ECU)
PCB Material Epoxy FR4
PCB Technology 4-layer, SMD

Possible Operation Restrictions

Known restrictions at this state for the use with the Coupé Fiat 20VT: due to the existence of
two or more firmware versions for the 20VT, it's not guaranteed that the switching during
engine's operation works under all circumstances. If the installed chips in the Eprom-Switch do
NOT have the same firmware base, then switching during engine operation will definitively NOT
work. Just nice to know: switching at stillstand does work under ALL circumstances.

Known firmware versions and associated tuning chips:

Firmware Release Used since/till Associated Tuning Chips

DAMOS 14 (19.07.1996) Middle 96/Apr 1997 Hoermann, …
DAMOS 15 (11.04.1997) Apr 1997/Today Digitec, Dbilas, Salas, Wenning, Wetterauer, Novitec, ...

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NOTE: Other than shown firmware versions might also exist (eg. country-specific). Please
make sure that you do not switch between Eproms with different firmware-programs
during operation. This may damage the engine. Testing it would be on your own risk. If
you are not sure about the characteristics of your chips, please request at the provider
of your tuning solution.

Operation Modes

• Single Mode: one Eprom-Switch is used together with two Eproms. Switching function
between these two Eproms, initiated over one closing contact.

• Dual Mode : two cascaded Eprom-Switches are used together with three Eproms.
Switching function between these three Eproms, initiated over two closing contacts.

Connection Diagrams

Single Mode
2-wire-cabling (normally proposed) 1-wire cabling

Original Tuning Original Tuning

Chip Chip Chip Chip

Not connected
Any closing Any closing
contact contact
Cable is
not polarised

GND

Contact closed = Tuning Chip Contact closed = Tuning Chip

Contact open = Original Chip Contact open = Original Chip

Dual Mode
4-wire-cabling (normally proposed) 2-wire cabling

Original Tuning Original Tuning

Chip Chip Chip Chip
Function is the same as above

Function is the same as above

Original Tuning Original Tuning

Chip Chip Chip Chip

NOTE: the user is absolutely free in the selection of a suitable switch, also in its placement. In
cars with no alarm systems, the unused switch therefor in the dash board could be used.

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Installation Guide

1. How to get the ECU out of the car

The ECU is located in the co-drivers footwell behind Remove the cover by dismantling the two M10 nuts.
a plastic cover.

Dismantle the other 3 M10 nuts beside the ECU. Unlock the connector and remove it from the ECU.

2. How to open the ECU

Bend the red marked bending latches. Remove the The upper more solid part of the housing (baseplate)
green marked screws with a T9 TORX screwdriver. can now first be raised then removed.

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3. How to remove the original chip

Locate the original Eprom. Don’t touch the Carefully remove the chip from the socket with an
electronics to prevent discharge damages. IC-extractor (proposed) or the included tool.

4. How to apply the Eprom-Switch

Put the chips in the sockets of the Eprom-Switch as Put the complete Eprom-Switch in the socket in the
shown on the picture (keep forces small) . ECU. Take care about mounting direction.

Original-Chip
Tuning-Chip

Cut Edge

Put the connector on the pin row. The orientation In case of dual mode operation, put a second
doesn’t matter (only relevant in 2-wire mode). Eprom-Switch in first one’s Tuning-Chip socket.

5. How to finish the work

Make sure that the Switch(es) are solid mounted. Then proceed backwards through the steps 2 and 1.

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Important Notes for the use of the Eprom-Switch

At Installation
• Prevent electrostatic discharge by complying to the following rules:
1. Before you begin with the installation, make shure that you are not electrostatically
charged (by touching something grounded as a banister, radiator, etc. or by wearing a
grounding band). Recur the discharge process from time to time.
2. Don’t touch the contact pins of the electronic devices.
3. Deposit the electronic parts only on grounded places.
4. Store the unused electronic parts in a antistatic bag.
• NEVER use brute forces to mount the Switch in the ECU. The high precision parts do fit
without that. Be careful!
• Keep the switching contacts free from other voltage potentials than the supplied 5V and
the cars ground.

• The switch may be additionally fixed (optional). For this, use 2 small pieces of adhesive
tape and chain the side faces of the ECU-socket and the WS-socket-adapter together (on
2 sides).

Adhesive Tape

At Operation
• Make sure that you know the firmware versions of your Eproms. Only so you can be sure
that switching at engine operation will not cause problems or damages to the engine (this
refers to the text concerning the firmware topic at the pages 1 & 2 of this document).
• Avoid switching at higher revs and under higher load. This stresses the engine and may
cause strange effects at engine operation (due to abrupt changes of engine-parameters).
It is proposed to switch only at idling.
• After switching, increase the power slightly the first time. This will allow the engine
management to perform the new adaptation more accurately.

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Guarantee

A The supplier of the Eprom-Switch does ONLY guarant for the function of
the Eprom-Switch but NEVER becomes liable for any damages resulting
from the use of it. The use of the Eprom-Switch happens COMPLETELY on
the own risk of the customer.

B The Eprom-Switch has an unlimited 2 year guarantee on material defects

at the Eprom-Switch. If a defect occurs within this period, then the
supplier will exchange the Eprom-Switch immediately and without
further costs. In that case, please contact the supplier per E-mail to
arrange the details.

Customer Details

Name:

Address:

City:

Country:

E-Mail:

Purchasing Details

Dellivery Date:

Carrier:

Payment Methode:

Serial Number:

Guarantee valid till:

Contact Details of the Supplier

Twains Automotive Products, Switzerland

info@twains.ch
This E-Mail address is valid for all kind of requests (Problems, guarantee, purchase
inquiries, etc). More detailed contact informations on request.
 TWAINS 2003, errors and omissions excepted, subject to alterations

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