My engine chipping experience so far

[sunwal072]

Question for Robert @Chipit. I have been interested in some sort of performance/economy gains for my 150 Prado since I purchased it in 2010, and have been watching the progress on here and elsewhere about various chips and modules. My question is, have Chipit changed their chip to a module? What is the difference from The Chipit chip and Chipit performance module? Or is it the same thing with a different name? Looking forward to your response. I see on your website under the Prado page tests were done in conjunction with a Steinbaurer as well. Two add ons together. Is it possible for Chipit to produce a product which combines the two products into one eliminating the need for two?? Kind regards
Keepingitreal, Sunwal072

[rexie04]

Hi Rexie.

Sorry, are you saying that AFTER you clear the code and fit the 22 pin plug the code still comes up?

If so, it means

1) the harness is not installed correctly (maybe not pushed on properly)

2) some wire not making contact within the harness (our manufacturing defect or installer pulled on the wires and pull one out from the pin)

3) or the car has another issue unrelated to the Chip. (Head down to Toyota) The code you gave me is not a code actually. One of the reasons I don't like the ScanGauge. They give crazy CEL codes. I have a unit and for $129.00 it actually tells you the meaning or description of the code. ie P0299 (Turbo Under Boost). It has given me the codes where the scan gauge has not.

To prove the points 123 above, please remove the harness and run factory stock for a while and see if you can replicate the CEL without the harness. If you do still have a problem, it means there is another issue, i.e. not Chip related or at least not attributed to the Chip ... possibly installer error.

If it doesn't throw a code then the harness is faulty or the harness was not installed right.

If its the harness I will need to get it back from you (not the EGT Controller part ... just the harness)

I will have to check to see what the issue is with it. Sounds at this stage to be a wire partly pulled out from the pins. Most fitters will know not to pull the harness to get plugs off but still some do. (ie you should pull on the plug ... not the wires)

Feel free to call me on 0412 304030 to discuss.

Cheers

Robert

UPDATE: IT WAS THE HARNESS. Not the Chip. Human error on either our part or the installer. Regardless, its covered under warranty. This is another reason to by locally. Support. Everyone can stuff up but the after sales support is where the rubber meets the road in my opinion

PS. no pun intended but topical

I must say that driving the Prado without the chip makes it feel like a slug now. Can't wait to get it back in.

[rexie04]

What tune are you running?

Tune 5.

After disconnecting the harness the engine light problem as gone away. It is not the chip but a problem either with a plug on the Prado on the harness itself. Robert from Chipit has been great and we are trying the harness first.

[Chip It]

Hi Rexie.

Sorry, are you saying that AFTER you clear the code and fit the 22 pin plug the code still comes up?

If so, it means

1) the harness is not installed correctly (maybe not pushed on properly)

2) some wire not making contact within the harness (our manufacturing defect or installer pulled on the wires and pull one out from the pin)

3) or the car has another issue unrelated to the Chip. (Head down to Toyota) The code you gave me is not a code actually. One of the reasons I don't like the ScanGauge. They give crazy CEL codes. I have a unit and for $129.00 it actually tells you the meaning or description of the code. ie P0299 (Turbo Under Boost). It has given me the codes where the scan gauge has not.

To prove the points 123 above, please remove the harness and run factory stock for a while and see if you can replicate the CEL without the harness. If you do still have a problem, it means there is another issue, i.e. not Chip related or at least not attributed to the Chip ... possibly installer error.

If it doesn't throw a code then the harness is faulty or the harness was not installed right.

If its the harness I will need to get it back from you (not the EGT Controller part ... just the harness)

I will have to check to see what the issue is with it. Sounds at this stage to be a wire partly pulled out from the pins. Most fitters will know not to pull the harness to get plugs off but still some do. (ie you should pull on the plug ... not the wires)

Feel free to call me on 0412 304030 to discuss.

Cheers

Robert

UPDATE: IT WAS THE HARNESS. Not the Chip. Human error on either our part or the installer. Regardless, its covered under warranty. This is another reason to by locally. Support. Everyone can stuff up but the after sales support is where the rubber meets the road in my opinion

PS. no pun intended but topical

[krypto]

Had my chipit installed, engine error light comes on each time I start the car. Yesterday the lights came on while I was driving and I had no throttle, bit dangerous when you are flying along in the traffic, quickly selected neutral and restarted the car and all was fine. Sent a message to support at Chipit today, I will let you know the outcome.

What tune are you running?

[rexie04]

Had my chipit installed, engine error light comes on each time I start the car. Yesterday the lights came on while I was driving and I had no throttle, bit dangerous when you are flying along in the traffic, quickly selected neutral and restarted the car and all was fine. Sent a message to support at Chipit today, I will let you know the outcome.

[sbclover]

Got to the big smoke yesterday and the wagon returned 12.9 lt/100km towing my car trailer empty lots of stop/starting for roadworks/two girls in the car.....
Chip It tune 5.

Sean

[sbclover]

Hey Steve M , Mostly highway approx 700km's and rest around town.
will update tomorrow with what it used to get to Brisbane.

[Steve M]

Hi there sbclover, was this just general running around town or freeway or mix of both ??? Cheers Steve

[sbclover]

Fueled the wagon up today and took 100lt's .
Traveled 825 km's and my sums work that out to be 12.1 lt/100km's
Pretty good I would say considering average speed was 90 kph.

Sean
ps I really dont care about econony one little bit, aslong as I can over take and pass safely all good.

[malenymac]

did you do full exhaust as well?

No I haven't but if I do I may need better brakes!

[Chip It]

email me and I'll send you the install guide

[sbclover]

Krypto,
The egr plate is not too bad to put in.Remove the intake elbow and your away,just have a good light.

Sean

[krypto]

Rob I had a look at installing the EGR plate but it looks pretty difficult to get in to fit.

[Chip It]

BTW, RE EGR Blocking: the mechanic stripped down an inlet manifold off a Prado 150 the other day. It had already started to show the soot build up ... the vehicle had under 1000 kms on the clock ... still on the first tank !!!.