Installed sstt and broke the stupid clip

vinny84 · 01-15-2008, 09:54 PM

Well, I installed my sstt today, but I managed to brake the stupid clip from the TMAP sensor. Should I worry about this? I used a penny, but I jammed it too far I guess and broke the clip clean off. I know, i'm stupid

sdiver68 · 01-15-2008, 10:08 PM

5soko · 01-15-2008, 10:16 PM

u shouldnt be too worried, u can buy a new tmap sensor for about 60-80bucks, its fairly easy to install, jus two bolts holding it.

if not u can leave it as is, the turbo tuner will still hold itself in via the rubber seal.

vinny84 · 01-15-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 5sokol335icoupe

u shouldnt be too worried, u can buy a new tmap sensor for about 60-80bucks, its fairly easy to install, jus two bolts holding it.

if not u can leave it as is, the turbo tuner will still hold itself in via the rubber seal.

Ok, sweet. I am just worried that the dealer will see it and start asking questions. I forgot to mention that I drove the car and did some spirited driving with it and no limp mode, so it's still plugged in there. Thanks for telling me not to search, lol.

Doc E · 01-15-2008, 10:32 PM

use something really thin next time to lift the clip, a penny might be a little too thick...
I think Jeff@Eurobahn sells the TMAP sensors direct.
Although it seems like it would be a PITA to take it out because there's not much room there to work with a screwdriver.

ChaneRZ · 01-16-2008, 01:12 AM

i think when you buy a SSTT there's gonna be a guitar pick included. (what jeff said). i'm not sure though.

Rising · 01-16-2008, 01:47 AM

i use a guitar pick. it works fine for me.

vinny84 · 01-16-2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaneRZ

i think when you buy a SSTT there's gonna be a guitar pick included. (what jeff said). i'm not sure though.

Yeah, I purchased this used from a member on here though. Oh well, the car feels great though, although it's starting to feel like stock again, but I already looked it up and I guess I will just wait a couple of days to see if it needs to adapt anymore. Thanks to all who responded!

RMRC · 01-16-2008, 11:51 AM

Also be sure that when using a dime (what I used when I had TT) you just slide it under the clip but DO NOT pry up at all. If you slide the dime under there you can then just put a fingernail into the groove at the end of the plug and push the plug down and out. No prying up needed.

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5soko Brigadier General 346 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	u shouldnt be too worried, u can buy a new tmap sensor for about 60-80bucks, its fairly easy to install, jus two bolts holding it. if not u can leave it as is, the turbo tuner will still hold itself in via the rubber seal.
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Doc E Surf Caster Extraordinaire 32 Rep 672 Posts Drives: '13 ISF Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	use something really thin next time to lift the clip, a penny might be a little too thick... I think Jeff@Eurobahn sells the TMAP sensors direct. Although it seems like it would be a PITA to take it out because there's not much room there to work with a screwdriver. __________________ 335i gone!
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RMRC Lieutenant 20 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335d Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West iTrader: (0)	Also be sure that when using a dime (what I used when I had TT) you just slide it under the clip but DO NOT pry up at all. If you slide the dime under there you can then just put a fingernail into the groove at the end of the plug and push the plug down and out. No prying up needed.
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