Thread: New chip - How to remove Banks stuff?
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Old Fri, July 22nd, 2011, 04:29 PM
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Hey all. I received my new chip this week. My Excursion (7.3 2003) came with a Banks chip in it along with a Banks tranny module of some sort underneath (can't read the label too well anymore). Can anyone offer any cautions, tips, instructions on removing these items prior to installing the Phoenix?
The biggest thing when removing the Trans-Command is to VERY CAREFULLY remove 1 pin at a time from the trans command harness and insert in the corresponding connector hole in the original harness. There are 2 orange wires that you do NOT want to mix up. You will have to swap 3 wires back into the original transmission connector. Outside of that, it's not too difficult.

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Also, if the Banks chip works fine, can I assume that the silicone on the connector contacts has been removed sufficiently?

Thanks
That's a fair assumption. However, give the contacts a light dusting with the Scotch-Brite just for good measure. Just a couple quick brushes will be sufficient to remove any oxidation.

Take care.
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