New guy from Alaska with 1996 F250 7.3

ALASKAPSD · Apr 23, 2016

Hello all, glad to finally be a part of the PSA! I have recently discovered my 1996 F250 7.3 has a Banks Ottomind Engine Control Module in it. After buying an Edge CTS Monitor and the monitor not being able to communicate with the truck (due to the Banks chip) I'm thinking of removing the chip to see how the truck performs but don't know if it will cause any issues once removed. I am happy with the performance of the truck now but after investing $320 on the monitor I'm not quite sure what to do. Any suggestions? Thanks!

uncool · Apr 23, 2016

Take Banks chip out and find nearest trash can. Insert Banks chip in trash can and buy a TS or Hydra chip from one of our vendors on this site.

Enjoy your truck.

bricewise · Apr 23, 2016

Where you at in Alasak?

ALASKAPSD · Apr 23, 2016

Just removing not an issue?

Thanks for the posts! I live in Delta Junction Alaska, love it up here. So, removing the chip from the ECM will not keep the truck from running or having any issues. I plan to get a TS 6 position chip I think but chips are new to me. Thanks for the help!