My engine chipping experience so far

[flogger Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close flogger]

My first thread. I have been a member 15-18 months and have been following this thread from day one. Can we get back to the right subject. Toyota electrics are not that good either. I bought a new Prado GXL in 2011, 2000kms later I thought it could do with more performance. I Googled power chip, so many to choose from. Read all the info for different chips and went with my gut feeling and chose Chip it. I purchased a chip and 3" Mantra exhaust. Great no problems. Was using program 5. Five months later 2 error codes came up. I rang Justin he told me to take it back for a check and fitted a the new chip. The service I recieved from the day I bought it has been A1. From then till now I have had no prblems. I tow a 2.3ton dirt road pop-top caravan, averaging 15-16LPH. Chips on program 7. EGT 380-440 in S 5 lockup. All the power I need to overtake. To all you fence sitters make up your own mind on what chip you want. I can't say Chip it is the best chip becaause I haven't tried the rest. I suits me but you don't know what your missing. Robert I wish you had the discount when I bought my stuff buy ha its too good to worry about.
See ya Mike

[sbclover Member Find all posts View Profile Close sbclover]

Well said flogger.

Sean

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

Hey Flogger, thanks for the post.

By the way probably shouldn't be towing in S5. Using overdrive puts a lot more stress on the gearbox when doing heavy towing, the manual says to use S4 and I find it gives nearly the same economy. Might be worth checking your tranny oil.

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Just got up to the Kimberley after crossing the Tanami. After leaving Halls Creek I noticed a delay in acceleration upon throttle application followed by a surge, as if the load request hasn't been received by the ECU. I disconnected the ChipIT and the problem has gone away, but overtaking is now very difficult!

This is my third Chipit and had been trouble free for a year... Grrr

For the record I noticed no difference in EGTs between stock and chipped.

[Sambo150 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sambo150]

As a self confessed "fence sitter" the last 4 or 5 posts justify the position a lot of us seemingly have. There seems to be little consistency with the damn things i.e. some guys rave over them with no problems and some are having ongoing problems. I too have been following this thread from day one and check it frequently. Am I any closer to installing a chip......No (I think.... )

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We do quite a bit of long distance travel and having problems miles from nowhere that worries me.And the ministry of war would have a field day

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

Had the ChipIt installed at local 4WD shop in town since I had it shipped over and did not want to run any risk with my mechanic skills. They put it in (first ChipIt ever, they sell Steinbauer) and we used the trick with embedding it high in the engine bay within a JayCar water resistant box. Now 2 days straight playing with it on mild to moderate setting. No more sudden lurch after wait for exceleration, less fuel use on factory indicator since I am not hitting it as much for more power, no hiccups. May be the new download but works a treat!

Thanks for the feedback.

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

Sean lets have a chat about getting kitting up with one of ours.

Cheers

Well the "UK version" was on for 2 days and guess what ..... dreaded limp home mode says hello twice to the wife
Then an angry phone call comes my way, GET RID OF THIS CHIP!
Now trying to get a refund on it.
Sean

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

Might feel a bit like a yoyo but aleast you will make an informed decision from others who have the spent money
and not have to find out the hard way as many have done.
Sean

I happen to agree Sean.

In things I have purchased over the years, others going before me have helped me save time and money too. The best of the web in my opinion

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

My first thread. I have been a member 15-18 months and have been following this thread from day one. Can we get back to the right subject. Toyota electrics are not that good either. I bought a new Prado GXL in 2011, 2000kms later I thought it could do with more performance. I Googled power chip, so many to choose from. Read all the info for different chips and went with my gut feeling and chose Chip it. I purchased a chip and 3" Mantra exhaust. Great no problems. Was using program 5. Five months later 2 error codes came up. I rang Justin he told me to take it back for a check and fitted a the new chip. The service I recieved from the day I bought it has been A1. From then till now I have had no prblems. I tow a 2.3ton dirt road pop-top caravan, averaging 15-16LPH. Chips on program 7. EGT 380-440 in S 5 lockup. All the power I need to overtake. To all you fence sitters make up your own mind on what chip you want. I can't say Chip it is the best chip becaause I haven't tried the rest. I suits me but you don't know what your missing. Robert I wish you had the discount when I bought my stuff buy ha its too good to worry about.
See ya Mike

Hi Mike,

Thanks for taking the time to write about your experience with Chip It. Interesting to see that PP has members that follow the threads but are not active posters. I wonder how many others of you are out there lurking around lol.

People by now know we had issues with Chip vs Prado but I believe we have it licked now. Not so surprisingly, Prado is one of our biggest sellers and so we really wanted to get this right. It also mens that if we do not have it right, we soon know about it. I can say that the last iteration of the Chip to suit the Prado is on the money.

Again, for those that got caught up by the OP Amp issues you soon saw what sort of company were by the customer support we provided in the interim. Those that had issues on PP, like Mike here, I thank you for your patience and then support to write up and give us a thumbs up in the end.

That the extra effort is appreciated makes it worthwhile in my opinion.

Cheers

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

Hey Flogger, thanks for the post.

By the way probably shouldn't be towing in S5. Using overdrive puts a lot more stress on the gearbox when doing heavy towing, the manual says to use S4 and I find it gives nearly the same economy. Might be worth checking your tranny oil.

Gotta love forums for this

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

Just got up to the Kimberley after crossing the Tanami. After leaving Halls Creek I noticed a delay in acceleration upon throttle application followed by a surge, as if the load request hasn't been received by the ECU. I disconnected the ChipIT and the problem has gone away, but overtaking is now very difficult!

This is my third Chipit and had been trouble free for a year... Grrr

For the record I noticed no difference in EGTs between stock and chipped.

Check for water ingress on the board Schniff. If you cannot see any, Please let us have a look at it. Also, feel free to call me on my mobile if you like to discuss. 0412 304030

Cheers

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

As a self confessed "fence sitter" the last 4 or 5 posts justify the position a lot of us seemingly have. There seems to be little consistency with the damn things i.e. some guys rave over them with no problems and some are having ongoing problems. I too have been following this thread from day one and check it frequently. Am I any closer to installing a chip......No (I think.... )

What do you have to lose Sambo? We provide and money back guarantee. If it don't work, then you get you money back. If it does work you get a big smile on your face :mrgreen:

Try it ... you'll like it. Promise!

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

That would be appreciated old mate. I see you are in the ville as well. Might organize a race after you get it fitted to see if was worth the bills.

are we taking bets? LOL

[Chip It Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chip It]

actually might make a good video