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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Contents 1 Scope of deliveryA 2 Overview of the RaceChip B 3 Installation C 4 Fine tuning D 5 Trouble Shooting  E 6 Contact  F Overview and explanation of symbols Warnings and important information – please read! General information on installation and use...

  • Page 3: Scope Of Delivery

    1 Scope of delivery RaceChip RS User Manual calibrated specifi cally for your installation and operation vehicle Wiring harness Engine warranty automobile-grade, compatible for your peace of mind with your vehicle Cable ties 2 x long cable ties 3 x short cable ties Fixing system Pro 4 x 360°...
  • Page 4 2 Overview of the RaceChip Jumper for selecting mappings (see Fine tuning) Slot for 360° fi xing clips. FCI plug for connecting to the vehicle’s wiring.
  • Page 5 3 Installation Step 1 of 6 – Preparation Before installing the RaceChip, please wait for your engine to cool down. Otherwise there is a risk of sustaining burns. Open your vehicle’s bonnet, and close and lock the doors. Wait about 10 minutes before starting Step 2, as all current consumers must have switched themselves off.
  • Page 6 3 Installation Step 2 of 6 – Removing the engine cover • Remove the engine cover and place it next to the car. You may have to jiggle the cover slightly to release it from the holding clips. • In some vehicles it is necessary to loosen one or more screws before you can remove the engine cover.
  • Page 7 The connection is either to the right of the engine terminal block, or on the engine terminal block itself, and can be recognised clearly by its large, round plug. Setup illustration Unit-injection Unit-injection connection socket connection socket Cable with disconnected Cable from the stock plug RaceChip...
  • Page 8 Connector Correctly (separate document) for assistance. • Now connect the end of the RaceChip wiring harness to the disconnected connector and the other end to the sensor. Make sure that the plug’s locking clip engages again. You should hear a sharp CLICK.
  • Page 9 3 Installation Positive terminal (power source) Positive terminal (power source) • Now connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the battery. If there is no battery in the engine bay, you will still have a power source (see illustration below) labelled with a “plus“ sign in your engine bay.
  • Page 10 3 Installation Negative terminal (Earth) • Next, connect the black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the battery. If there is no battery in the engine bay, it is possible to connect the black cable to earth.
  • Page 11 (see notes on step 1). Carrying out function test • Position the RaceChip and the wiring harness safely in the engine bay. Do not fi x anything in place yet. • Switch the ignition on. DO NOT start the engine.
  • Page 12 • Use the 360° fi xing clips included to fi x the RaceChip and thread the cable ties through the fi xing clips to hold the wiring harness in place.
  • Page 13 When selecting a fastening point, make sure that the RaceChip is protected from expo- sure to water, heat, and vibrations. • Do not wrap the RaceChip in an airtight bag as this can lead to a built up of condensa- tion. •...
  • Page 14 Fine tuning is needed after installing the RaceChip. The jumper bar (see Overview of the RaceChip) allows you to fi ne tune the RaceChip quickly and easily, letting you get the best from your RaceChip-enhanced engine.
  • Page 15 4 Fine tuning Engine idles more roughly than in stock tune. Engine runs roughly, knocks or “pinks” under load, or the engine warning light comes on. Jumper bar Jumper (red) Mapping-step -1 Mapping-step +1 Use the jumper to change mappings only with the ignition switched on but without the engine running.
  • Page 16 4 Fine tuning Making the enhanced performance more noticeable If the driver does not experience the extra performance, it means the driver cannot feel the difference from stock tuning. Jumper bar Jumper (red) Mapping-step -1 Mapping-step +1 Use the jumper to change mappings only with the ignition switched on but without the engine running.

  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    5 Trouble Shooting If the RaceChip does not function as it should, you can find some initial assistance here. If the suggestions here do not solve the problem, please contact our Customer Service (see Contact). Description of problem What to do No extra performance •...
  • Page 18 • De-install the RaceChip wiring harness to the point that you RaceChip. can reconnect all the connections in your car as they were before you started installing the RaceChip. Lock the car and wait ca.
  • Page 19 Lock the car and wait ca. 30 minutes before trying to start the engine again. • If the car starts, you can re-install the RaceChip. Make sure the ignition is switched off and wait at least 15 minutes before disconnecting the sensors in the engine bay.
  • Page 20 5 Trouble Shooting Description of problem What to do No noticeable fuel • Make sure you are comparing before-and-after fuel savings consumption based on the vehicle’s actual consumption – I do not notice any fuel on-board computers often display incorrect values. savings •...
  • Page 21 Please have your customer details close by when you contact us. Follow us on: /racechipchiptuning @racechipDE Legal notice RaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & Co. KG Ulmer Str 123 73037 Göppingen Germany Sales tax identification number: DE 260672432 Registered at District Court of Ulm: HRA 721734...

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