2001 F150 SC with Superchip help needed
 

Well, after putting 211,xxx miles on my 2001 SuperCrew it finally happened. I need to take my baby to a Ford dealer because of starting issues.
Here's the problem, I need to remove the "superchip" from the PCM (I think) before taking it in but, I don't have the installation instructions and it's been 12 years since installing it. I can't remember where the heck it is located so I can pull the chip. Anyone out there have a copy of the instructions or can tell me where to start looking?
Thanks in advance.
Ron

You don't need instructions. The device will walk you through the process.

If it's an actual chip, it has to be physically removed. If it's a programmer, you plug it in to the OBD2 port and return the tune to stock.

Why do you have to remove it?

Come on guys,

glc, it's a chip not a programmer and I know it plugs directly into the PCM on a 2001 F150.

Roadie, I want to know where the PCM is located on my 2001 F150. It's been 14 years since I installed it and at the age of 73, I don't remember back that far for piddle things.

I wouldn't have to ask but the program on the Service CD, I have for my truck, quick working after I upgraded all my Windows PC's to Version 8.1 and later. ; ' {

I guess if all else fails I'll try and find a Windows 95 or 7 install disk and an old hard drive and install it.

My bad. I didn't realize you could install a chip on that model. My 2002 has the superchips programmer. My free download of a 97 manual says it's located on the right side of the engine compartment. That's the passenger side.

Thanks Roadie, I have a very vague memory it's in the cabin passenger side near or under the dash. I can't remember if I had to remove the kick panel under the dash or not. I'll take a look in the AM

On the 2001, it's tucked up under the dash on the passenger side above the kick panel - inside the truck, not under the hood.

Have you tried running your CD in compatibility mode? If you have a disk and don't want to hassle with a hard drive, you can install VirtualBox and install it in a VM.

Thanks Guy's, found it and removed it this morning. Now on to see if I get the intermittent starting issues fixed