Performance Chip Installation Directions

How to install your Performance Chip. Easy step by step directions.

Performance Chip - Chip Your Car - Installation
Performance Chip - Chip Your Car - Installation

MAXX & UNIVERSAL PERFORMANCE CHIP INSTALLATION

Total performance chip installation time is roughly 60 seconds without any mechanical car tuner experience – Still, we have technical support at 763.370.2746 if you have any questions.

1.   LOCATE the OBD-2 PORT under the driver-side dashboard.

2.  CHECK the OBD2 PORT for any dirt, dust, or grime. Blow out any dust etc.. to ensure a thorough connection.

3.  START your vehicle. Turn on your vehicle’s engine and wait for 10-15 seconds.

4.  CONNECT the Chip Your Car MAXX. Using our Instant Connect Technology, plug the MAXX Chip directly into the OBD2 port. There’s no need to wait; just plug it in and you’re ready to go.

5.  DRIVE as usual allowing a minimum of 150 total accumulated miles. This allows the chip to complete the remapping of the fuel-air exchange for optimal performance.


>   The Performance Chip MUST STAY plugged into the OBD2 port to operate.
>   The lights on the Performance Chip indicate software function and do not require monitoring.
>   Higher octane fuel is recommended for higher gains but is not required. Chip works with all fuel grades.
>   To return the vehicle to stock tune settings: With MOTOR OFF, unplug the Performance Chip and the vehicle will return to its original settings the next time you start it.

Performance Chip - Chip Your Car - Installation

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE CHIP INSTALLATION

1. Start your vehicle.

2. Locate the OBD-2 PORT under the driver-side dashboard.

3. Check the OBD2 PORT for any dirt, dust, or grime. Blow out any dust, etc.. to ensure a thorough connection.

4. Plug in the performance chip and wait 15 seconds.

5. Press & hold the SYNC button on the front of the chip for 15 seconds. Drive as usual, allowing a minimum of 150 total accumulated miles. This allows the chip to complete the remapping of the fuel-air exchange for optimal performance.

Performance Chip - Chip Your Car - Installation

STEP 1
Locate the OBD2 port under the driver’s side dash & start your vehicle.

Performance Chip - Chip Your Car - Installation

STEP 2
Plug the Chip in and wait 15 seconds. 

Performance Chip - Chip Your Car - Installation

STEP 3
Drive as normal for 150 accumulative miles to complete the calibration.

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