Originally Posted by 1.8turbonium
They don't even solder a new chip in anymore, they flash the software on you stock ECU and it is encrypted so the dealer can't erase...
Thanks for the info. I checked APR site and they mention the ability to flash, but the section for ECU upgrades does seem to make any mention of it.
Here is a quote from their site, "A third option is to order a spare ECU and have us install the
modified chip before sending it on to you. This will allow one to swap the stock engine computer back in when getting the car serviced. The spare ECU's that we sell are new factory units...