Chip Tuning

Chip Tuning is altering or modifying a digital erasable register-changing memory chip in the computer control system of an automobile or other automotive computer to achieve better performance, whether it be better fuel efficiency, cleaner emissions, or increased power. With the right tools and guides, the skill and talent needed to make a successful modification can be accomplished in a few hours with no problems at all. The chip can be easily changed without fear of legal action if you follow a few simple steps to set up your project. The most important part of the whole chip tuning experience is getting the chip, reading it, understanding it, and testing it for performance.

Chip Tuning Projects

Many chip tuning projects aim to replace weak or burnt-out pilot lamps and add a directional light via soldering to control lamps. This is simply changing one wire in the connection between the lamp and control unit. A potentiometer will work just fine if it is merely a question of adding a directional light for more visibility during night driving. If, however, you are considering making any adjustments in the electronics of the actual control unit, a good tuning guide will show you how to quickly and easily make these changes.

 

For those that enjoy creating their cars with tuning, it can often be fun to create a project from start to finish. Chip tuning a particular car is not as simple as turning on your engine and watching as a new chip is added or removed from your car's control system. It is very much a professional job and requires precise measurements to be taken with specific tools that are both reliable and durable.