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Re: Engine Chipping
Regarding concerns about whether Toyota (or any manufacturer for that matter) is able to determine if you have a chip installed in your vehicle through diagnostic testing, the following information is taken directly from the DPChip website in the FAQ section:
'We often hear this old chestnut. "My dealer said they would void my warranty if I fit a chip." Please, if they say that ask for it in writing and forward to us. We would love to see it. Nothing can ‘void’ factory warranty just by fitting it, you need a problem to happen first and it needs to have happened because of the aftermarket product. The manufacturer is not liable for a fault caused by a non genuine part. However, unlike a bull-bar, dual battery system larger exhaust or even BAD fuel, the DPChip system is very inconspicuous and can be unplugged.
Furthermore even whilst plugged in it cannot be found through diagnostic testing. This helps make the DPChip impact in a minimal way greatly lowering the chance of a 'blame game' situation coming from the dealer. We know the DPChip cannot cause a problem because of the way it is designed and the way it works, coming after the ECU and leaving all engine operational safety and warning systems intact. In fact we are so confident that the chip can’t cause an issue that we now offer a new vehicle engine and driveline warranty.
Depending on the vehicle the DPChip is also completely removable, so as you could imagine if it was removed it would also reduce the stress involved if there was a failure, but again we just don't see failures due to the time and effort we have spent over many years setting up our product. In a real world situation, if your engine or driveline was damaged, for example your radiator has a manufacturing fault and runs dry and the engine over heats and is damaged (obviously not caused by the chip) then before taking the vehicle back you would simply unplug the chip and there is no trace it was ever there. Problem solved.'
Regarding concerns about whether Toyota (or any manufacturer for that matter) is able to determine if you have a chip installed in your vehicle through diagnostic testing, the following information is taken directly from the DPChip website in the FAQ section:
'We often hear this old chestnut. "My dealer said they would void my warranty if I fit a chip." Please, if they say that ask for it in writing and forward to us. We would love to see it. Nothing can ‘void’ factory warranty just by fitting it, you need a problem to happen first and it needs to have happened because of the aftermarket product. The manufacturer is not liable for a fault caused by a non genuine part. However, unlike a bull-bar, dual battery system larger exhaust or even BAD fuel, the DPChip system is very inconspicuous and can be unplugged.
Furthermore even whilst plugged in it cannot be found through diagnostic testing. This helps make the DPChip impact in a minimal way greatly lowering the chance of a 'blame game' situation coming from the dealer. We know the DPChip cannot cause a problem because of the way it is designed and the way it works, coming after the ECU and leaving all engine operational safety and warning systems intact. In fact we are so confident that the chip can’t cause an issue that we now offer a new vehicle engine and driveline warranty.
Depending on the vehicle the DPChip is also completely removable, so as you could imagine if it was removed it would also reduce the stress involved if there was a failure, but again we just don't see failures due to the time and effort we have spent over many years setting up our product. In a real world situation, if your engine or driveline was damaged, for example your radiator has a manufacturing fault and runs dry and the engine over heats and is damaged (obviously not caused by the chip) then before taking the vehicle back you would simply unplug the chip and there is no trace it was ever there. Problem solved.'
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