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Contents 1 Scope of delivery.............................A 2 Overview of the RaceChip ...........................B 3 Installation ...............................C 4 Operation .................................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...
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1 Scope of delivery RaceChip RS Deactivation plug vehicle Wiring harness User Manual Cable ties Engine warranty Fixing system Pro...
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2 Overview of the RaceChip Power ON light; lights only when the vehicle ignition is on and power is being supplied to the RaceChip. If the control lamp is on continuously, Bluetooth is active. If the control lamp not active.
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3 Installation Step 1 of 7 – 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.
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3 Installation Step 2 of 7 - Removing the engine cover The pictures on the following pages are for demonstration purposes only – details may be in your car’s engine bay. However, the installation process is identical. The engine cover is held in place by clips (A) or screws (B). •...
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The common rail sensor connection is located either at one of the ends of or • always lead directly from the injection system to the cylinders, i.e. they can be traced back from the engine block. Setup illustration Common rail Common rail connection connection Cable with disconnected Cable from the stock plug RaceChip...
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Connector Correctly (separate document) for assistance. • Now connect the end of the RaceChip wiring harness marked “A” 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.
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Once the connection to the common rail is complete, it is time to make the connection to the turbo boost pressure sensor. To begin, locate the turbo boost pressure sensor in your engine bay. Setup illustration Turbo boost Turbo boost pressure sensor pressure sensor Cable from the Cable with disconnected RaceChip stock plug...
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Detaching the Connector Correctly (separate document) for assistance. • Now connect the end of the RaceChip wiring harness marked “B” 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.
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Disconnect the deactivation plug Connect the RaceChip from the wiring harness • If the green LED lights up immediately after connecting the RaceChip, it means there was still power in the system during installation. • refer to Trouble Shooting for a solution.
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Step 6 of 7 – Fixing RaceChip and wiring harness RaceChip Wiring harness • • CLICK • If you need to remove the RaceChip at a later date, you can simply release the clips and do not have to cut any cable ties.
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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. •...
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• T running the RaceChip app. • The RaceChip is now in the factory setting SPORT. Download the free RaceChip app. Switch on the ignition of your car. Do not start the engine. Open the RaceChip app.
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5. Re-start the RaceChip app. Select “RaceChip”. “RaceChip” is not shown as a discoverable device or if it is shown but does Operation to see how to select a tuning stage via the app.
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4 Operation The RaceChip app — Selecting a tuning stage Legal warning: • Traffi c regulations in many countries make it illegal for drivers to have a smartphone in their hand while driving, or even when the engine is running.
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4 Operation Engine runs roughly, or the extra performance is not detectable. • • • • searching for updates for your vehicle.
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5 Trouble Shooting Contact Description of problem What to do No extra performance • T or performance not noticeable enough • T • • Search for updates for my car Knocking/ rattling • EFFICIENCY, SPORT, RACE) on the • • •...
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5 Trouble Shooting Description of problem What to do Engine fault light or • other warning light comes on and stays on after installing the RaceChip. Overview of the RaceChip) lit up installation of the • • • • Contact...
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• T • T • • Search for updates for my car Quality of gear shift • reduced EFFICIENCY, SPORT, RACE) on the RaceChip • T the installation of the • T • • Search for updates for my car...
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5 Trouble Shooting Description of problem What to do Engine fault light comes • on after a while and stays on EFFICIENCY in the EFFICIENCY Operation) and skip the the engine fault light • SPORT SPORT • C Contact • T •...
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Description of problem What to do Soot generation • EFFICIENCY, SPORT, RACE) on the soot since installing the • T • T • • Search for updates for my car The car does not start • RaceChip • • Installation • Contact...
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Description of problem What to do No noticeable fuel • savings I do not notice any fuel • • • T • T • Search for updates for my car No connection after • updating the operating system • RaceChip App and...
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5 Trouble Shooting Description of problem What to do No connection • • C RaceChip App and • C Overview of the RaceChip • C • • • RaceChip RaceChip • •...
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Find out how to contact us at: www.racechip.com/service-support Please have your customer details close by when you contact us. Follow us on: Legal notice RaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & Co. KG Ulmer Str. 123 73037 Göppingen Item number: EBA- S-CONNECT-CR-K -EN-V1...
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